For many homeowners, securing a mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments they’ll ever make. With all the effort that goes into finding the right loan, negotiating rates, and finalizing the paperwork, it’s easy to think, “That’s done!” and
How First Home Buyers Can Get on the Property Ladder with Government Assistance Buying your first home is a dream for many Australians, but with rising property prices, it can feel out of reach. However, the good news is that
Big shifts are happening in the housing market this year, and CoreLogic’s Head of Research, Eliza Owen, has shared key insights into what’s driving these changes. 📉 Lower Interest Rates, Smaller Impact Inflation is cooling, and interest rate cuts might
Did you know 1 in 5 Aussies mistakenly believe they can claim everyday work clothing as a tax deduction? The ATO is cracking down on this common misconception, so don’t risk getting it wrong! 🧥 **What you CAN’T claim:**
Easing house prices, government incentives, and potential interest rate cuts are making 2025 the perfect time to enter the property market. If owning your first home is your dream, here are 5 ways to make it happen: 1️⃣ **Understand Government
The Australian housing market continues to defy expectations, achieving record highs despite a slower growth pace by the close of 2024. 🌟 **Resilient Growth** Marking the longest consistent quarterly growth since 2012-15, cities like Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth have set
About three-quarters of homebuyers are now using mortgage brokers, according to the latest data from Comparator. In the September quarter, brokers originated a record-high 74.6% of all new home loans, while banks originated a record-low 25.4%. Choice is the number
Higher interest rates make it harder for borrowers to qualify for larger loans or even loans of any size. That’s because for every increase of 0.50 percentage points in interest rates, the average person’s borrowing capacity falls by about 5%,
Are you a foreign investor looking to purchase property in Australia? Here’s a step-by-step guide to navigate the application process with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO): **1️⃣ Pre-Approval Is Mandatory** Foreign investors must secure approval from the ATO *before* acquiring
📢 The Factors That Could Impact the Chances of a February Rate Cut 📢 The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision on interest rates this February hinges on two critical upcoming data releases. While most economists are skeptical about
