Quarterly Economic Update: Oct – Dec 2023
Global growth is forecast to slow and remain below its historical average in 2024, reflective of tighter monetary policy in advanced economies, as well as a soft outlook for China.
January 10, 2024
Property
Quarterly Economic Update: Jul – Sep 2023
Australia’s annual inflation rate has taken an unexpected step up, increasing pressure on the Reserve Bank to push interest rates higher and once again raising the prospect that Australia will
October 10, 2023
Are we jeopardising the bank of Mum & Dad?
The temptation is obvious. Soaring house prices have made buying a home tough for most home buyers and prompted many parents to think they should step in and make a
September 21, 2023
Building a Strong Foundation: Avoiding Mortgage Stress
When building a home, it’s often said that the foundations are the most important part. Their primary purpose is to hold your house up – supporting the structure and preventing it from being affected by uneven ground.
August 1, 2023
How to avoid property investment failure
There is an old saying that no investment is as safe as a bricks and mortar investment, but is that really the case or is it something that we just
June 29, 2023
Should you downsize to upsize your retirement
To downsize or not to downsize is the question facing many home-owning Australians in the lead up to or in their retirement years. And the answer is… it depends. There
September 20, 2022
Hidden costs of buying a new home
You’ve decided that it’s time to buy your first home; Congratulations! It’s such an exciting milestone in anyone’s life and should be as effortless as possible. It’s important not to
September 7, 2022
Could your best friend be the key to getting into the property market?
As it seems that home ownership moves beyond many peoples’ reach, the option of co-ownership is seeing many Australians achieve their own Great Australian Dream. Co-ownership refers to a single
August 24, 2022
What is your debt-to-income ratio & why does it matter?
Applying for a home loan can take on almost mystical proportions, with most Australians unsure of just how much money they can borrow. As a result, they often make the
July 22, 2022
Federal Election 2022 – what could this mean for you?
A number of changes were proposed by the Government during the election campaign, and support was also announced for a number of proposals made by the previous Government. So where
May 26, 2022
What do I need to know before investing in property?
It is no secret that Australians love investing in property. And while it can be an exciting prospect, it is essential to consider the finer details before jumping in, especially
May 18, 2022
The Risk of Losing your Home
As house prices spiral ever higher and interest rates test record lows, it has never been easier for anyone to borrow too much when buying a home and then
March 9, 2022