Spring has arrived, but this year it brings a cooling market rather than a rush of competition — and an RBA decision that’s genuinely up for grabs. With fresh Cotality HVI data now released, here’s the clearest read on where rates and prices are heading this September. The RBA’s September Call: Still Uncertain The Reserve […]
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The Federal Government’s negative gearing and CGT reforms have investors across Australia rethinking their strategies. From new-build incentives to SMSF borrowing changes, here’s what’s shifted — and what it means if you’re planning your next investment property in Perth.
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Wondering how much you can borrow in Perth? Your borrowing capacity may have changed due to interest rates, lending policies, credit card limits and existing debts. Find out what’s influencing your borrowing power and how to maximise your home loan options.
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Imagine saving for years to buy a home, only to have your settlement funds transferred to a scammer’s bank account days before settlement. Unfortunately, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario. It has happened to Australian property buyers, often resulting in losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars. As scammers become increasingly sophisticated, even financially savvy people
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Buying together has become a more common option for Perth buyers, meaning getting into the property market doesn’t mean earning more or waiting years to build a bigger deposit. It could be about buying differently. As affordability pressures continue to make purchasing a home challenging, more people are considering co-buying — purchasing a property with
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ASIC’s recent review into mortgage offset accounts has highlighted a simple but important truth: thousands of borrowers may not be getting the full benefit of their offset, often due to setup issues they didn’t even know existed.
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If you’re buying, refinancing or investing in Perth, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to go direct to a bank or work with a Perth mortgage broker.
Both can get you a home loan. Only one is legally required to act in your best interests — and only one compares lenders across the entire market.
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Australia’s housing market took a decisive turn in July, with the national Home Value Index falling 0.7% according to the latest data from Cotality — the sharpest monthly decline since late 2022. What began as a Sydney‑Melbourne correction has now broadened across the country, pulling previously resilient markets into negative territory.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has released the results of its first Community Survey, providing a nationwide snapshot of how Australians view inflation, interest rates and the broader economy. While economists and policymakers will analyse the findings in detail, the key question for many households is simpler: What do these findings mean for people
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Mortgage Brokers facilitate 8 in 10 home loans in Australia! Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re purchasing your first home in Alkimos, upgrading to a family home in Joondalup, refinancing in Wanneroo or investing across Perth’s growing suburbs, choosing the right finance can have a lasting
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