1 min read Finance 17 SEP 2019 Mutual banks’ lending growth outpaces majors Customer-owned banking institutions wrote $6.6 billion in the 2019 financial year, up 7.8 per cent from the previous... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 16 SEP 2019 APRA leaves door open to new lending curbs The risks that prompted APRA’s initial crackdown on mortgage lending “have not gone away”, chair Wayne Byres has... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 13 SEP 2019 Get your finances right when considering a residential property development Property development: scary, a piece of cake, or somewhere in between? Your response will probably depend on whether... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 13 SEP 2019 ASIC bans short-term lending model The corporate regulator has used its product intervention powers to prohibit a model of short-term lending, which, it... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 12 SEP 2019 Forget cities, it’s time to invest in regional property This year has been a bumpy ride for the Australian property market. Increased optimism post-election saw markets... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 12 SEP 2019 How to reduce your risk when buying in a flat market Many first home buyers and investors find excuses to not buy a property at any given time, generally due to a lack of... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 11 SEP 2019 What must be considered in a property investment plan to make it more effective With anything you do of importance in life, it is far better to understand what you need to do before you try and do... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 10 SEP 2019 Investors missing out when trying to ‘time’ the market New analysis has found that attempting to time the market has the potential to cost investors hundreds of thousands of... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 06 SEP 2019 How to increase the rent in a tenant’s market For much of the last few decades, property investors have been fortunate enough to have operated in what can only be... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 05 SEP 2019 ‘Keep an eye on commercial property’, investors advised Investors are urged to pay attention to commercial property opportunities, with Sydney and Melbourne’s office and... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 04 SEP 2019 The future of the property market after rate cuts, other big market moves After two consecutive rate cuts, experts are expecting more cuts before the end of the year, ultimately impacting the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 04 SEP 2019 The cognitive biases costing you money with your investment property To be a successful property investor, it is critical to understand common human cognitive or psychological biases that... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 04 SEP 2019 ‘Resurging’ house values prompt RBA cash rate call A resurgence in Sydney and Melbourne housing values was likely a key consideration for the Reserve Bank, who at... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 02 SEP 2019 Property investors to see ‘new norm’ in lending: mortgage broker With the RBA cutting rates, APRA finalising the easement of rules for assessing loan serviceability and the government... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 29 AUG 2019 Opinions or advice: Be careful which you are getting One of the great 21st century traps is that within the palm of our hand we hold a mobile device connected to the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 29 AUG 2019 Two simple ways to become ‘more attractive’ to lenders As property markets start to recover and the credit environment starts to loosen up, investors are encouraged, now more... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 28 AUG 2019 Melbourne’s population growth makes it the city to watch As property markets recover across Australia’s capitals and start to experience modest price growth after the market... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 28 AUG 2019 Investment tip: How to be ‘99.9% sure’ that a home loan application gets approved As regulatory bodies start to ease rules for assessing loan serviceability, property investors are becoming more keen... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 27 AUG 2019 Mortgage broker reveals real estate opportunities in Adelaide As property investors slowly regain confidence in the market, mortgage broker Marissa Schulze highlights the wealth... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 22 AUG 2019 Fresh tax changes on property could be heading your way The Grattan Institute has released a report titled Generation Gap: Ensuring a fair go for younger Australians that... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 19 AUG 2019 Trying to pick the market? There is never a market equilibrium When it comes to property markets, there is usually never a perfect equilibrium. In fact, there might be a few... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 16 AUG 2019 Is your property manager a help or a hindrance? The role of a property manager (PM) is to take all the worry and hassle out of the rental process for their landlord... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 30 JUL 2019 Property expert floats education overhaul for Aussies, investors School children should be taught financial basics including budgeting, distinguishing good and bad debt and... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 19 JUL 2019 Can you see cranes from your investment property? There’s something you should know It seems that not a day goes by without a story in the media about apartment blocks in Sydney. Whether it be cracks,... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 03 JUL 2019 The impact of trends on property Every day there’s a new headline about the Australian property market. One day it’s a looming “property... READ NOW