The proportion of home owners considering an upsize has more than doubled over the past year, according to new Westpac research. The latest Housing Sentiment Survey, commissioned by Westpac and conducted by Lonergan Research – which involved a survey of 1,033...
Financial adviser and author Helen Baker explains the meaning of financial abuse, what it can look like, and who it affects. The concept of financial abuse has been a big topic of conversation recently, with the Australian Banking Association’s (ABA) new Banking Code...
The busy Spring property season is just around the corner and you know what that means? Whether you’re planning to buy or sell, NOW is the time to start getting organised. Here’s how. Tips if you’re planning to BUY this Spring: Get your finance sorted pronto There’s...
Recently introduced legislation is poised to take away small businesses’ ability to utilise their tax debt as a tool rather than a burden, says an online lender. The Treasury Laws Amendment bill includes a measure that will allow the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)...
Rentvesting has become increasingly popular in recent times. Last year, research from the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) found that one third of first-time buyers opted to become ‘rentvestors’, rather than homeowners. Here’s what you need to...
