Heading for the hills
Younger Australians are striking out in the regions. Where are the hotspots and could it be right for you? People have turned their backs on capital cities in record numbers during the past year, seeking a simpler and cheaper life in regional Australia. COVID-19 has not only unshackled workers from CBD offices, but prompted many […]
Pitching in without falling out
Lenders are helping parents boost their children’s buying power without putting their house or relationships on the line. Despite a patchy customer service history, the Bank of Mum and Dad is soaring to new heights as the property market booms. And no wonder – conditions are perfect to drive inter-generational lending. Surging prices have made […]
On the up and up
13 tips to trading up in a hot property market. Climbing the property ladder can be a tricky manoeuvre in boom times but there are some simple steps to put you ahead of the pack. 1. Sell then buy, or buy then sell? It’s an age-old dilemma but you need to evaluate the market to […]
Haven Win Spring 2021
Crying Santa photo While it might feel premature to be talking of Christmas in August, in the spirit of planning ahead we aim to publish the entries in the December edition of Haven. Crying, terrified children and Santa photos go together like honey and a bee. So in preparation for the festive season we’re looking […]
Monthly Winner for August 2021
Congrats to our August Winner – Brett 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 Brett, and he’s won a $500 Cole […]
Cash rate for August remains unchanged at 0.1%
The Reserve Bank today confirmed the official cash rate will remain at 0.10% for the foreseeable future. News of positive inflation last week is seen as a blip due to the economic impacts of the sustained NSW lockdown. The expectation was that the RBA would increase its government bond buying program, however it surprised the […]
Monthly Winner for July 2021
Congrats to our July Winner – Chris 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 Chris, and he’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher. […]
Monthly Winner for July 2021
Congrats to our July Winner – Chris 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 Chris, and he’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher. […]
Cash rate for July remains unchanged at 0.1%
As anticipated the Reserve Bank board maintained the official cash rate at 0.10% today. Despite the economic handbrake from the latest round of COVID-19 lockdowns, some economists are speculating that the RBA has underestimated the strength of the economic recovery, leading to predications that rates will start to increase towards the end of 2022. RBA […]
Monthly Winner for June 2021
Congrats to our June Winner – Alyssa 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 Alyssa, and she’s won a $500 Bunnings voucher. […]