4 signs it may be time to refinance

4 signs it may be time to refinance

The pandemic has drastically changed the way we live and work. For some, there may have been big changes to their financial situation. You may have changed jobs or been promoted? Perhaps you’ve saved up some extra funds during lockdown, or you may be struggling to...
A step-by-step guide to property investing

A step-by-step guide to property investing

Property investment can offer all sorts of benefits – additional income, capital growth, tax deductions, and the list goes on. If you’re considering an investment property purchase, we’ve put together a simple guide to help you get started. Let’s dive in. Step 1:...
Property sales volumes jump by 45.7%

Property sales volumes jump by 45.7%

Housing sales volumes have picked up, with more activity forecast as more buyers exit lockdown according to a new report from REA Group. REA Group’s PropTrack Housing Market Indicators Report for October has shown preliminary weekly sales volumes last week rose by 12...
Victoria releases $500m home-buyer fund

Victoria releases $500m home-buyer fund

The state has launched a new home-buyer fund, under which it will pay 25 per cent of the property purchase price if eligible borrowers have a 5 per cent deposit. The Victorian government has introduced the $500 million Victorian Homebuyer Fund (VHF), which is expected...
Owner-occupier lending dragged amid lockdowns

Owner-occupier lending dragged amid lockdowns

The value of new home loans declined by 4.3 per cent in August, as owner-occupier lending fell amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has shown the new home loans totalled at $30.7 billion in August, 4.3 per cent...