Buying your first home is a major life decision, especially in today’s competitive market. But being a first-time buyer can have its advantages if you qualify for Australian governmental schemes and grants such as the First Home Guarantee (FHG or FHBG) scheme. First home buyer 5% deposit scheme explained What Read more…
Are you considering getting a loan for an investment property? A lot of Australians are using property as a means of building wealth and taking control of their financial future. But before you go down this route, it’s important to understand how property investment works and if it aligns with Read more…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by another 50 basis points to 1.35% amid continuing inflation pressures. How much will this third consecutive rate hike increase your monthly mortgage repayments? At the beginning of May, the cash rate was 0.10%. Today, it was increased Read more…
We’re just days away from 35,000 first home buyer scheme spots becoming available on July 1. If you’re keen to snare a place in the scheme – and buy your first home sooner – here’s how to get ahead of the pack. Have you heard about the federal government’s Home Read more…