How to Prepare for an Interest Rate Rise? May 18, 2022 | Owner Occupied Home LoanWith interest rates tipped to rise as the RBA begins to return the cash rate to a more normal level, homeowners are wondering what the best way to handle this new environment might be. Many borrowers would never have faced a cash rate rise, given the RBA hasn’t hiked...
Should you buy or lease a company car? May 5, 2022 | Home Loan, RefinanceWhy buy? Many businesses will require the use of a vehicle for their daily operations. One of the first questions a business owner will need to ask is: Should I buy or lease the vehicle? The main reason a business would buy a car is so that they own the asset. This...
Prime Rents Surge Across the Country Feb 28, 2022 | Home LoanPrime industrial rents surged by double digits in most capital city markets in 2021 as tenants were pushed to compete for the small amount of available space on the market. According to JLL, the highest prime effective rental increases occurred in Perth (up 14.6 per...
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Home Loan Jan 19, 2022 | Home LoanOne of the most common new year’s resolutions is to try and save money. One of the easiest ways to save money is to take a look at your home loan and find some creative ways to cut down on your repayments. Fortunately, there are a number of different things you can do...
What’s a Serviceability Buffer and How Will It Impact Your Ability to Borrow? Dec 21, 2021 | UncategorizedOver the past few months, we’ve been hearing more about serviceability buffers and how they might impact home buyers’ ability to borrow. However, many people don’t understand what a serviceability buffer is and how it works. Simply put, a serviceability buffer is...