Happy Financial New Year
Happy financial new year. For those of us who are accountants, it will soon be coming to the busy time as we […]
How to buy at auction
Buying a house at an auction can be stressful and daunting. Because of the way an auction process works, the pressure and […]
The borrower’s guide to banks
Getting a home loan has become a bit more challenging lately. In the past 12 months, lenders have tightened their lending criteria […]
Summer Savings Tips
With the summer months and post-Christmas Sales fast approaching, often the temptation is to splurge on new clothes, dinners out or […]
How to get a home loan
Buying a home is a major decision that takes planning, research and careful budgeting. Here are some tips from ASIC’s MoneySmart website […]
BT survey: Financial and physical fitness linked
The study involved over 9,000 Australians, surveying the attitudes and behaviours of Australians towards money, including subjects such as managing finances; saving […]
ATO Tax Rulings may be challenged
Interpretations of ATO Tax Rulings may be challenged. Here is an article by Max Newnham about a case study on the future […]
Is there light for first home buyers?
According to CoreLogic RP Data, house prices in Sydney and Melbourne have fallen in the December 2015 quarter by 0.99% and 0.73% […]
Why have lenders recently increased interest rates for investors?
You may have seen media reports recently announcing that many lenders have increased the interest rates that they charged for investment property […]
Before you purchase your next property: complete this checklist!
Before you buy a property, check this out: Due diligence checklist – for home and residential property buyers http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing-and-accommodation/buying-and-selling-property/checklists/due-diligence