Home buying & selling

It’s no secret that housing markets in some Australian capital cities have had a rough trot since the boom ended in the final quarter of 2017.

Since then, prices have fallen by double-digits in Sydn…

The funny thing about every market downturn is that when we’re in it, it’s often hard to see the forest for the trees. We think what’s happening is unique and worse than ever before.

But cast your minds back to…

So July has marked the 2nd round of interest rate cuts and as veteran economist Dr Don Stammer once said “RBA rate cuts are like Mormons – they come around in pairs.”

I have struggled to see why we needed to wa…

Some big changes are coming to banking laws that could dramatically change the lending landscape for borrowers.

It’s called open banking, and if you haven’t heard about it, don’t worry – you’re not alone.

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There was a lot of buzz in early June when the Reserve Bank finally cut the official cash rate at long last.

For years now, the RBA had sat idle and kept rates on hold but was finally forced to act and shave 0….

Among the numerous financial products on offer, the three which are arguably the most misunderstood are the Line of Credit, Offset account and Redraw facility.

When we talk to clients about what they understand…