Category Archive for "Commercial"
What everyone needs to know about starting a small business
Many Australians dream about starting a small business. They dream about being their own boss and having more flexible working conditions as well as hours. While being self-employed or running a small business can be one of the best ways...
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Understanding the QLD contract exchange process
Queensland real estate is on the radar of home owners, first home buyers and investors alike, due to its relative affordability compared to Sydney and Melbourne. In fact, interstate migration is on the rise in Queensland, as more southerners consider...
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How to get a business loan
Today’s work environment is much different than in years gone by – and it’s mainly due to technology. Not only are there new occupations being created almost daily, our global society means that it’s easier to connect with millions of...
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Commercial loans – what are they and how do they work?
Not all home loans are created equally and they’re created for different types of investments as well. And depending on whether you’re a novice or an advanced investor, your loan needs will vary because your strategy will be different, too....
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ASIC takes Westpac to court [VIDEO INTERVIEW]
ASIC takes Westpac to court from Kevin Turner RET ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Westpac for a number of contraventions of the responsible lending provisions. According to Andrew Mirams, it’s a major shock for...
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3 Experts comment on the December RBA interest rate decision
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept rates on hold at 1.5% after its December 2016 meting. The decision to leave the cash rate on hold today came as no surprise to those following our economy. To better understand the decision,...
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Another Bank Lifts Interest Rates. Is This a Sign of What’s to Come?
The Commonwealth Bank is the latest lender to lift interest rates for homebuyers looking to fix their home loan, raising rates on a number of fixed products. The country’s biggest lender lifted the rate of its popular 3-year fixed rate...
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Consumer Confidence Rebounds and That’s Good for Property
As a property commentator and investor, I keep a close eye on Consumer Confidence as it is one of the leading indicators of our property markets. By a leading indicator I mean it shows what’s ahead of us, as opposed...
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6 Tips to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
With any property investment or ownership strategy at some stage homeowners and investors will need to consider how and when they will pay off their mortgage. During the accumulation phase of a property investment strategy, for example, most people keep...
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Are regulators looking at property developers?
There’s something going on in the property development sector that no one wants to talk about. We all know that there is a massive glut of new units about to hit about our major capital cities and tighter lending criteria...
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