Insight Property Finance

Why you might want to refinance sooner rather than later

August 10, 2022

Thinking about refinancing? As interest rates rise, so do the hurdles you need to clear. Here’s why you might want to look at refinancing soon to avoid potentially missing out.

Interest rates to keep climbing as RBA hikes cash rate to 1.85%

August 2, 2022

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by another 50 basis points to 1.85%. Here’s how to hang in there and keep up with all these monthly cash rate hikes.

Keep calm and carry on: 5 ways you can absorb interest rate rises

July 27, 2022

We’ve seen interest rates bounce back up over the past three months, and most economists are predicting more increases to come. If you’re starting to worry about your finances, rest assured there are several steps you can take now to get on the front foot.

Renovate or invest? How 7-in-10 Aussies are using their equity

July 21, 2022

Seven in 10 homeowners have recently used the equity in their home to renovate, invest in property or shares, or boost their superannuation. Have you thought about how you could take advantage of last year’s property price spike?

Single and under 30? You’re a great fit for the 5% deposit scheme

July 14, 2022

Single Australians under 30 snare the lion’s share of spots in the federal government’s 5% deposit first home buyer scheme, according to new data. Here’s how to secure one of the highly coveted 35,000 scheme spots released on July 1.

The tax on luxury cars just got a little cheaper

July 14, 2022

Got your eye on a luxury car that’ll make your mates jealous? Or perhaps something that’s a little more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly? Today we’ll run you through a new tax change that could help you buy something a little more la-de-da.