As expected, RBA cash rate has increased for May

At its monthly meeting today, the Reserve Bank has decided to increase the official cash rate from 0.10% to 0.35%. An increase in rates has been highly anticipated following the release of higher than expected inflation figures last week. There was however speculation that the RBA may have delayed this increase until after the federal […]

Monthly Winner for April 2022

Congrats to our April Winner – Kirsten wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Kirsten, and she’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher. […]

Keeping consistent, RBA cash rate remains unchanged for April

The RBA has remained consistent in wanting to see a sustained period with inflation in their 2-3% target range and steady wages growth before raising the cash rate. With global uncertainties remaining and modest wage growth, expect the Reserve Bank to continue to closely monitor supply chain disruptions, increasing energy prices and global events. The […]

Monthly Winner for March 2022

Congrats to our March Winner – Michelle wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Michelle, and he’s won a $500 Coles […]

Monthly Winner for March 2022

Congrats to our March Winner – Michelle wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Michelle, and he’s won a $500 Coles […]

Monthly Winner for March 2022

Congrats to our March Winner – Michelle wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Michelle, and he’s won a $500 Coles […]

As expected, RBA cash rate remains unchanged for March

As widely expected, the RBA board confirmed today that the official cash rate would again remain at 0.10%. With inflation now within its target band of 2-3%, markets have been speculating the RBA will increase rates as early as June this year. The Central Bank will be closely monitoring for any signs of additional inflationary […]

Haven Win Autumn 2022

Funny things kids say If you have a child, or have spent time in the company of rug rats, you’ll know that kids can be brilliant – and hilarious – little philosophers. Regale us with the funny things your kids have said for the chance to win $1,000. How: in 250 words or less, send […]

Going for broker

In a year when just about every real estate record was broken, home buyers turned to mortgage brokers in droves. More than two-thirds – a record 66.9 per cent – of residential mortgages were written by brokers in 2021.1 That’s a leap of 6.8 per cent on the year before and continues an astonishing climb […]

Don’t do your block

A good neighbour is a valuable asset, but backyard squabbles are on the rise. When you buy a new home, one of the greatest unknowns is over the fence. You can inspect the building, scope the drains, and survey the boundaries – but you never really know what you’re buying into next door. During the […]