Insight Property Finance

Planning a reno in 2023? Here are 4 tips for smooth sailing

January 19, 2023

Having a spruced-up home feels great. And it can also boost your home’s value. But, as exciting as the prospect of rolling up your sleeves and getting on with a reno can be, there are certainly pitfalls to avoid.

Get a financial head start on the school year

January 12, 2023

Finding the time to delve into your finances can be a struggle. But the school holidays can offer the perfect time, especially for teachers. Get cracking on your financial to-do list these holidays by looking into refinancing your mortgage.

What you should know about buying a tenanted investment property

January 5, 2023

Buying a rental property is a popular way to invest. But where do you stand if the property you’re eyeing off already has a tenant? We’ll fill you in on what you need to know.

4 New Year’s resolutions for financial fitness

December 29, 2022

As the sun rises on January 1, many Australians will be getting started on their new year’s pacts. The gym will be full of determined resolution keepers; the pavement pounded by brand-new sneakers. But what about shaping up your finances?

Seasons greetings! Here’s to a happy and prosperous 2023

December 22, 2022

End-of-year festivities have snuck up on us! Wishing you and yours a swell Noel and a wonderful new year.

First home buyer numbers have halved: is it time to swoop in?

December 15, 2022

Repeated cash rate hikes have put many first home buyer plans on hold. So could you swoop in and reap the benefits with less competition in the market?

Are we there yet? RBA hikes cash rate for eighth straight month to 3.10%

December 6, 2022

The Reserve Bank of Australia has driven the cash rate up by another 25 basis points to 3.10%. Find out how much this final cash rate hike of the year has increased your mortgage repayments in 2022, and what you can expect in 2023.

Where there’s a will (and genuine savings), there's a way

December 1, 2022

Inheritances can be a bittersweet part of life. But an inheritance alone won’t always cut it when applying for a home loan. Having genuine savings can help show lenders you've got what it takes to meet mortgage repayments.

Your new phone or your home loan? What would you research more?

November 24, 2022

What’s more important: your new phone or your next home loan? Well, we were stunned to see a recent survey that showed Australians put more effort into researching phone plans than they did their home loan. Here’s how we can help you get the balance right.

5 surprising reasons for home loan heartbreak

November 17, 2022

Whether it’s your love life or your home loan application, no one likes getting rejected. There are many reasons why it could happen, and some can come as a big shock. So today we’ve outlined five surprising reasons to help you avoid home loan heartbreak.