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Trent Carter
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Homeowners feel the pinch as RBA lifts cash rate to 3.60%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate for a tenth straight meeting, taking it to 3.60%. How much will...
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Trent Carter
Mar 3, 20232 min read
The latest twist in the tale of national property prices: explained
The property market has had more plot twists than a daytime soap opera in recent years. So getting the skinny on current trends is...
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Trent Carter
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Take the heat off rate hike fears with these 4 tips for buyers
Have recent rate hikes made you nervous about taking the plunge into the property market? You’re not alone; it’s a buyer’s market for a...
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Trent Carter
Feb 16, 20233 min read
How to prepare for a fixed-rate mortgage cliff
Do you have a fixed-rate mortgage contract that’s coming to an end soon? It can be a stressful time, particularly with rate rise news...
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Trent Carter
Feb 7, 20233 min read
RBA hikes the cash rate for the ninth time in a row, to 3.35%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kicked off 2023 by increasing the cash rate a further 25 basis points to 3.35%. How much will...
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Trent Carter
Feb 2, 20233 min read
Considering refinancing your mortgage? Here are some questions to ask
Home loan not up to scratch? Looking for a better rate? Or do you want to unlock equity? Then refinancing could be for you. But there are...
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Trent Carter
Jan 27, 20233 min read
Can a job switch affect your mortgage application?
Changing jobs may offer more perks – higher income, greater fulfilment, and the opportunity for growth are often things people look for...
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Trent Carter
Jan 19, 20233 min read
Planning a reno in 2023? Here are 4 tips for smooth sailing
Having a spruced-up home feels great. And it can also boost your home’s value. But, as exciting as the prospect of rolling up your...
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Trent Carter
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Get a financial head start on the school year
Finding the time to delve into your finances can be a struggle. But the school holidays can offer the perfect time, especially for...
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Trent Carter
Jan 5, 20233 min read
What you should know about buying a tenanted investment property
Buying a rental property is a popular way to invest. But where do you stand if the property you’re eyeing off already has a tenant? We’ll...
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Trent Carter
Dec 29, 20223 min read
4 New Year’s resolutions for financial fitness
As the sun rises on January 1, many Australians will be getting started on their new year’s pacts. The gym will be full of determined...
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Trent Carter
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Seasons greetings! Here’s to a happy and prosperous 2023
End-of-year festivities have snuck up on us! Wishing you and yours a swell Noel and a wonderful new year. It’s time to dust off that...
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Trent Carter
Dec 6, 20223 min read
Are we there yet? RBA hikes cash rate for eighth straight month to 3.10%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has driven the cash rate up by another 25 basis points to 3.10%. Find out how much this final cash...
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Trent Carter
Dec 1, 20223 min read
Where there’s a will (and genuine savings), there’s a way
Inheritances can be a bittersweet part of life. But an inheritance alone won’t always cut it when applying for a home loan. Having...
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Trent Carter
Nov 24, 20223 min read
Your new phone or your home loan? What would you research more?
What’s more important: your new phone or your next home loan? Well, we were stunned to see a recent survey that showed Australians put...
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Trent Carter
Nov 15, 20223 min read
Buying could be cheaper than renting for a third of properties
For many Australians, rate hikes and inflation have made the dream of property ownership feel ever more distant. But a recent analysis...
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Trent Carter
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Is now a good time to buy an investment property?
You’ve bought a home. And now you might be considering adding an investment property to your portfolio. But have recent interest rate...
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Trent Carter
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Hold your horses: RBA hikes cash rate again to 2.85%
Whoa, Nelly! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate again, this time by another 25 basis points to 2.85%....
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Trent Carter
Oct 27, 20223 min read
With property prices dropping, is now the time to refinance?
You may have heard that property values are on the decline. But what does this mean if you’re planning to refinance? We’ll discuss how...
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Trent Carter
Oct 13, 20223 min read
Nurses and midwives now eligible for LMI waiver
Nurses, midwives and other important healthcare professionals can now qualify for a lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waiver policy....
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