Category: Interest Rates

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was increasing the cash rate to 3.85 per cent.Please click here to view the Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy…

For the first time ever, the Australian banking regulator has announced it will impose new debt-to-income limits on housing loans made by banks.Such limits are a common tool used by regulators in…

In a world of constant financial noise, from market updates and interest rate speculation to economic forecasts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and choose to do nothing.But inaction can be costly…

The ultimate teammate, cheer squad, and coach for first home buyersBuying a home can be daunting, particularly when it is your first time. For most people, purchasing a property will be the biggest…

Investing isn’t just a numbers game. It’s an activity that stirs various emotions from hope and optimism to fear and anxiety.Whether the ASX is surging or stumbling, emotional responses to market…

Pros of investing in propertyIncome – you earn rental income from the property when tenantedLess volatility – property income and property value can be less volatile than other investments such as…