How to make the most out of an open home

How to make the most out of an open home

According to Adrian Wilson, founder and principal of Ayre Real Estate, there are several things buyers should do to get their ducks in a row when inspecting property.  “There has been a lot of change in the real estate industry over the past few months due to...
Aussies switching lenders at record rate

Aussies switching lenders at record rate

Data recently made available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that the total number and value of refinanced home loans peaked in May 2020, with refinancing activity posting its largest month-on-month increase in nearly 20 years and rocketing...
Extension for JobKeeper Payment

Extension for JobKeeper Payment

On July 21st, the Government announced that the JobKeeper Payment will continue to be available for eligible businesses (including self-employed) and not-for-profits, for an additional six months until March 28th 2020. Eligibility requirements have been revised with...
Lender slashes LMI costs for FHBs

Lender slashes LMI costs for FHBs

A major bank-owned lender has introduced a new LMI offering for first home buyers with a 15 per cent deposit. Westpac subsidiary St.George Bank has announced the rollout of a new offering for first home buyers (FHBs) that are unable to unsecure a 20 per cent deposit....
HomeBuilder Grant: What you need to know

HomeBuilder Grant: What you need to know

If you’re looking to buy your first home, considering your next home or maybe looking to renovate, then you might be interested in learning more about the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant. The HomeBuilder scheme is a tax-free grant program that is designed to help eligible...