October 16, 2018
First home buyers are snapping up the First Home Super Saver Scheme
First home buyers are enthusiastically tapping into their superannuation thanks to a Federal Government scheme.
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October 10, 2018
Federal Government to target changes in Australian expat capital gains tax exemptions
The Federal Government is set to bring in targeted changes to legislation designed to hit expat Australians’ capital gains tax exemption for family homes.
October 9, 2018
Should wealthy property investors be excluded from negative gearing tax deductions?
A report earlier this year by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) says $1.7 billion could be saved if negative gearing tax laws were changed.
October 3, 2018
No alarms and no surprises as RBA leaves rates unchanged
Interest rates have been left on hold again – sitting at their record low of 1.5 per cent for the 26thmonth in a row.
September 27, 2018
The importance of mortgage brokers
A recent report commissioned by the Mortgage Industry Group has given people an insight into what the mortgage broking industry brings to the Australian market.
September 20, 2018
Tips to review your finances and maximise property investment returns
It’s a challenging environment for property investors – prices are falling, rates are rising, rental property is in oversupply and auction clearance rates are low.
September 19, 2018
Big banks to sign landmark data sharing agreement
The major banks have agreed to share customers’ repayment history with each other in a landmark deal aimed at improving customer credit quality assessments.
September 13, 2018
RBA confidence in the economy remains despite high household debt
Positive employment figures and the robust economy are providing the RBA assurance that the household debt that has been built in the country is not about to collapse.
September 11, 2018
NAB the first of the big four to change broker commissions
The NAB’s changes mean they will calculate the upfront commission a broker receives for a home loan based on the amount the drawn rather than the total approved and net of any offset facility.
September 7, 2018
Third major bank lifts home loan rate this week
The Commonwealth Bank has joined two other majors and lifted its home loan interest rate.