Across Australia, there’s always a lot of interest in interest. The regular meetings held by the RBA to set interest rates are met with speculation in the lead up and – once the decision is
It’s been a Battle Royale in Australia’s Parliament over the past 6 months as the government fought with with the Greens over the Housing Australia Super Fund. Watching Parliament isn’t everyone’s preferred activity; especially when so many
A private coaching session for all of our home loan clients While saving your deposit and purchasing a property is an enormous achievement, your home ownership journey doesn’t end there! Financial health check Mortgage Broker Melbourne is excited to
We are continually driven to define our success by our possessions: bigger, better, newer, faster, shinier, so it’s understandable why we go for the largest, most prestigious residences we can afford. However, a more recent movement,
If you’ve been looking for a while with no luck, or you’re just dipping a toe into the market, it’s worth considering whether a buyer’s advocate might help. A buyer’s advocate, also known as a buyer’s agent
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the federal budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year on 9 May. The headline, aside from a budget surplus courtesy of resource prices, is a $14.6 billion cost of living relief package designed to
Mortgage brokers offer an important service to those looking to purchase a property. Whether you’re just starting out on your home ownership journey, or looking to upgrade or add to your investment portfolio, a broker can
First-time buyers sometimes seek financial help from others to help fund the purchase of their first house or apartment. It’s a great way to fast track your way into home ownership. But whether it’s parents, other
“Buy land,” Mark Twain famously said “…they’ve stopped making it.” The long-term view of property remains strong in Australia. People like living here, so demand means that prices remain strong. State governments keep releasing land on city
More than five years ago, I wrote an article explaining home loan pre-approvals. Nothing has changed since that article was published, and you should have a quick read if you’re thinking about purchasing a house or
If you’re renting, when is the best time to buy? Is it when interest rates are stable? Is it when property prices plateau? Is it when you’ve just got a pay rise? For most people saving to enter
For years – decades – we’ve been helping our clients prepare to buy (or sell) a property. We’ve worked hard to find home loans that suit the individual needs of real people. We consider income, existing
