The global health crisis has impacted economies around the world. In response to this, our Federal and State Governments has announced stimulus measures to assist individuals, families and businesses throughout the crisis. Major banks and…
Are you tired of renting and ready to buy your first home? Before you jump in and sign a contract on a new or existing home, review our 7-step guide to buying your first home.…
You have probably heard people talk about good debt and bad debt. However, it’s easy to forget the difference when cash is tight, or your consumer desires get the better of you! So, here is…
Most banks offer up to 30 years to pay off a home loan, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pay off your loan sooner. We spoke with PPT Capital Lending Consultant Ben McDonald who offered…
The concern around interest only loans has been well publicised recently, with many economists concerned that tougher lending standards will place a proportion of investors under financial stress when interest only periods for individual borrowers…
It’s not uncommon for friends and relatives to band together to capitalise on the investment property market. But what happens when it all goes wrong? The Housing Industry Association shows that it now takes 2.04…
RBA: Monetary Policy Decision At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 1.50 per cent, effective 3 August 2016. The global economy is continuing to grow,…
RBA: Monetary Policy Decision At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 1.75 per cent, effective 4 May 2016. This follows information showing inflationary pressures are lower than expected.…
Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.0 per cent, effective 6 May 2015. The global economy is…
Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent. Growth in the global economy continued at a moderate pace…
