Those in the Know
April 9, 2021
As was expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate at 0.1 of a percentage point in April. You no doubt recall that the RBA decided to cut the rate to a record low in November 2020. Lower interest rates than ever before have sparked a price war between the Big Four banks. …more »
I Wish or I Want
April 1, 2021
Things once considered luxuries are now becoming regarded as necessities as the home has become more the centre of our universe after our experiences through the pandemic. We now are more likely to want features that make living and working from home exciting and comfortable. Our home has expanded to become our office, our gym …more »
Time to Take Stock and Buy
March 31, 2021
If you own an investment property, just one, you may well be having an internal tussle about increasing your property portfolio. What’s holding you back? Wherever you are, there is a property cycle that is moving to its next phase… and it may be a completely different scenario to when you bought your first investment …more »
Looking Good!
March 26, 2021
If, for interest, you chose only Open Homes of expensive houses to go along to, you’d mostly be impressed, or even a bit overwhelmed if you are putting your own home on the market. Don’t fret. Just make you place look more enticing… and more expensive. Try these tips. Paint the interior the …more »
What Does The Right Deal Really Mean ?
October 16, 2020
While lender offers and campaigns are nothing new to consumers, what is surprising is the number of lenders participating with huge financial incentives on offer during this Spring selling season. Campaigns can include the likes of discounted interest rates, package deals which include credit cards, savings accounts, offset accounts, promotional introductory interest rates, rewards for …more »
Regional Rejoicing
October 10, 2020
According to a Regional Australia Institute (RAI) report that came out in June this year, more than 65,000 more people chose to move to regional Australia from capital cities than the other way round between 2011 and 2016. In particular, it found that more regionally-based millennials — people aged between 20 and 35 years old …more »
Is it better to buy or rent a property?
October 7, 2020
As house prices continue to rise, many Australians are asking the question “is it better to buy or rent?”. This isn’t limited to millennials either, with one in three first-home buyers significantly worried about the amount of debt they accrue as they take a step onto the property ladder. There’s so much rhetoric around whether …more »
Plenty to love about Portugal
September 14, 2020
Those who come for tourism or to live here know how easy it is to fall in love with this country. We’ve listed 11 reasons why everyone should! The most beautiful beach in the world is here. Huffington Post described Ponta da Piedade as possibly the prettiest beach in the world. Although far from …more »