Insight Property Finance

Three (financial) New Year’s resolution ideas

December 29, 2021

Cut calories, increase your steps, abstain from alcohol: each year we set ourselves some pretty lofty New Year’s resolutions, most of which are doomed to fail. So why not add a nice straightforward financial goal to the list this year?

Season’s greetings! Here’s to a prosperous 2022!

December 23, 2021

To all our terrific clients: thank you for your ongoing support and for being such wonderful, loyal clients. We hope you’re shifting into holiday mode and getting ready to relax and unwind (or looking forward to a few public holidays at least!).

Up to 4,600 first home buyer guarantees back up for grabs

December 16, 2021

Want to buy your first home with a deposit of just 5% and pay no lenders’ mortgage insurance? You could be in luck - the federal government will soon reissue up to 4,651 unused Home Guarantee Scheme spots.

How many SMEs find it difficult to repay business loans?

December 9, 2021

Ever thought about taking out a loan for your business but hesitated because you were worried about meeting your repayments? Don’t worry, it’s a common concern. But some promising data has just come out that might help you put those fears aside.

Don’t drown in Buy Now Pay Later debt this Christmas

December 9, 2021

Christmas is fast approaching and there’s a good chance you’ve started turning your attention to gifts for family and friends. But be careful this silly season: more than half of Buy Now Pay Later customers are struggling to pay day-to-day living expenses.

FOMO factor: more Aussies looking to buy with mates or siblings

December 2, 2021

Ever thought about buying a property with a friend or family member? You’re not the only one. The rising cost of property and FOMO has led to more than a quarter of Australians considering buying a property with a ‘non-traditional’ partner.

Are your cashflow needs in order ahead of the summer trading season?

November 25, 2021

The summer trading season poses a raft of tricky cashflow and stocking challenges for retailers at the best of times, let alone following a global pandemic slowdown. But if done well it can set your business up nicely for the good times ahead.

How well has your salary kept up with house prices?

November 25, 2021

You’ve probably noticed that house prices in Australia consistently outstrip growth in wages. But by how much? And what can you do to make sure you’re not forever chasing the great Australian dream?

Think property prices will dip when rates rise? Don’t bet the house on it

November 18, 2021

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or hold, there’s a good chance you’ve wondered whether the property market will tumble when interest rates rise, right? Today we’ll look at what happened to house prices when interest rates were hiked in the past.

How to protect your business and your customers from scams

November 11, 2021

When you pay a supplier or service provider, are you certain you’re paying the right account? You’ve got to be super careful these days, as scammers are compromising inboxes and requesting payments to a new account. Here’s how to protect your business and its customers.