Navigating a tighter lending market with confidence
Australia's property market is showing signs of moderation, but it's not just property values and buyer activity that are softening. The lending landscape is also tightening, with banks taking a…
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Buying an investment property
Pros and cons of investing in propertyProperty investment is often seen as being less risky than other forms of investment. However, while it may seem more straightforward, there are pitfalls to be…
New vs established property: a key shift for investors
Recent Federal Budget announcements have introduced changes that significantly tilt the investment landscape in favour of newly built residential property. While the full impact of the measures has…
EOFY prep that pays off for property investors
As the End of Financial Year approaches, it is an ideal time for property investors to pause, get organised and ensure their property portfolio is positioned as effectively as possible for the year…
The Iran war and markets: Keeping perspective amid uncertainty
There’s a particular kind of unease that creeps in when market headlines start mixing geopolitics with talk of oil prices and recessions. That feeling has been hard to avoid, as the escalating war…
What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously to lift the cash rate to 3.85% in February, the decision was driven by one overriding concern. It wants to stop the rising cost of…