Is Your Home Loan Still Competitive? It Might Need an Urgent Health Check Falling property prices are creating opportunities for buyers. But there is another side to the current market that existing homeowners should not ignore: Banks still want your…
First Home Buyers: The 5% Deposit Scheme Has Changed – Here’s What You Need to Know For many Australians trying to buy their first home, the biggest hurdle has not always been the monthly repayment, It has been getting the…
RBA Rate Rises Back on the Table? Here’s What Borrowers Need to Know Just when borrowers thought the interest-rate picture might finally be settling down, the outlook has shifted again. At its 11 August meeting, the Reserve Bank left the…
ATO Debt Getting Bigger? It Might Be Time to Look at Your Options ATO debt has become a serious issue for Australian businesses. The ATO recently confirmed that collectable tax debt has climbed above $50 billion, while calls to the…
Mortgage Fraud Investigation: Why Who You Trust With Your Loan Matters You may have seen the recent ABC News headline around so-called “liar loans” and mortgage fraud across Australia’s banking sector. The investigation, known as Operation Claw, was led by…
Understanding the New Carry-Forward Tax Rules for Property Investors! July has been marked by big changes to property taxation, here is what you need to know! The Federal Government has announced changes to the tax treatment of negatively geared residential…
From July 1, 2025, millions of Australian workers will receive a 3.5% pay rise as part of the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review. This increase will lift the national minimum wage to $24.95 per hour, which equates to $948…
(Latest updated on May 22, 2025) The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has officially reduced the cash rate by 0.25%, bringing it down to 3.85% in May 2025. This marks the second rate cut this year—and it’s good news for…
In its latest decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 3.85%. This move comes as inflation continues to ease, now sitting comfortably within the RBA’s 2–3% target…
* Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Home loan rates and offers are subject to change and may vary based on individual circumstances. Some of Australia’s largest…
