Newsletter Archive
Market Update
22 July 2010
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Interest Rates On Hold
02 June 2010
At its meeting on the 1st of June, the Reserve Bank Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.5 per cent. Comments from the Reserve Bank included “Interest rates to borrowers are around their average levels of the past decade, which is a significant adjustment from the very expansionary settings reached a year ago. Taking all the available information into account, the Board vi... read newsletter »
Was that summer that just past me by?
05 March 2010
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What's happening in 2010?
03 February 2010
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Property investors re-enter the market
19 October 2009
An online poll conducted by the Loan Market Group in July this year found 82% of respondents were looking to invest in property over the next 12 months. With the First Home Owner Boost coming to a close at the end of the year, now is the time for both new and existing investors to step in and take advantage of historically low interest rates to start or expand their property portfolio. From an in... read newsletter »
The Southside an exciting inner city community village
19 October 2009
An interview with Billie of Belleville Kids Boutique Tell us about your Annerley business? Belleville is essentially a kids store (though there is a smattering of products for adults too) that provides good quality interesting clothes, shoes and gifts for children who like to be a bit left of centre. Having a child of my own made me realise just how early we establish our own tastes,... read newsletter »
A strong finish to 2009 and a positive outlook for 2010
19 October 2009
As we near the end of 2009, and a dramatic season in the property market, it’s important to look at what’s coming ahead. Two events that will change the real estate landscape are the lowering of the First Home Owner Boost and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate rise of 0.25% announced on 6 October – it’s now 3.25% from an historic low of 3%. The change... read newsletter »
New Rental Laws Take Effect
06 August 2009
New tenancy laws have been introduced to protect the rights of both tenants and property owners. The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 commenced on 1 July 2009 and replaced previous tenancy laws for renting in Queensland. The new Act is similar to the previous laws, but there are some important changes. Housing Minister Karen Struthers said the new laws came about... read newsletter »
Seek a Better Interest Rate
06 August 2009
In Australia, most borrowers choose to finance their property purchase with a standard variable home loan thanks largely to the flexibility they offer. What many people don’t realise is that it is possible to achieve an interest rate lower than the advertised standard variable rate; in fact more than 50 per cent of home owners are paying more than they need to. Whether you are an ... read newsletter »
A Picture of First Home Buyers
06 August 2009
First home buyers continue to fuel the property market with the support of the Government’s First Home Owner Grant. Now new research gives us an insight into exactly who these home buyers are, and it is worth considering if you are looking to sell your home. A first home buyer survey conducted by Mortgage Choice and published by the REIQ this year showed that people are pairing up and buyin... read newsletter »