Insight Property Finance

Housing affordability best it's been in a decade: report

October 29, 2020

Great news for homeowners and prospective buyers: housing affordability is at its best level in a decade and should continue to improve throughout 2021.

Flow of credit to small businesses remains strong

October 22, 2020

Small business owners in need of credit will be buoyed by new data that shows the approval rate for loans has remained strong throughout the coronavirus crisis.

Housing market confidence 'booms', cash rate cut expected

October 22, 2020

Consumer sentiment is surging, confidence in the housing market is booming, and the number of experts tipping a Melbourne Cup Day cash rate cut is increasing. Let’s look at why households and businesses are becoming increasingly optimistic.

HomeBuilder sparks surge in home loans, new builds and renos

October 15, 2020

Thousands of families across the country who had been thinking about a new build, or tackling an overdue renovation project, have rolled up their sleeves and committed to it, according to latest ABS data.

Turbocharged instant asset write-off scheme unveiled

October 8, 2020

There was one big-ticket initiative in the federal budget that really caught our eye, and that was the turbocharged version of the instant asset write-off scheme. Today we’ll look at how it could improve your business’s cash flow moving forward.

The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is back; bigger and better!

October 8, 2020

The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is back; bigger, better and more buyer-friendly than before. If you’re a first home buyer who missed out on the first two rounds, then here’s how to make it a case of third time’s a charm!

Responsible lending laws to be axed: what that means for you

October 1, 2020

You might have recently heard that ‘responsible lending laws’ are set to be scrapped early next year. Rest assured though that you'll still be able to borrow responsibly. Let us explain how.

JobKeeper 2.0 is about to begin: here’s what you need to know

September 24, 2020

Like most sequels, JobKeeper 2.0 won’t be as big a blockbuster as the original. But that’s not to say it won't help many SMEs navigate the difficult times ahead. Today we’ll cover what you need to know about making the transition for your business.

House prices tipped to surge 15%, RBA hints at cash rate cut

September 24, 2020

Strap yourself in: Australian house prices are tipped to experience a mild COVID-19 dip before surging 15% over the following two years, according to some of the nation's top economists.

Is now a good time to buy property? Two-thirds of investors say ‘yes’

September 17, 2020

The majority of property investors are remaining upbeat despite COVID-19, with 67% believing now is a good time to invest in residential property, according to a new survey.