Latest Blog

“Tide turning on interest rates”: CBA hikes fixed rates

27 May 2021

Australia’s biggest bank has hiked its three-year fixed rate for owner-occupiers in a further sign that “the tide is turning on interest rates”. So if you’ve been umming and ahhing about fixing your interest rate, it could be high time to do so.

Read more

Want to switch home loans? Here are ASIC’s top tips for refinancing

20 May 2021

With interest rates at record low levels, we’ve seen a big increase in homeowners wanting to refinance this year. So this week we’ll look at some of ASIC’s top tips for refinancing, plus some of our own for good measure!

Read more

Before you buy a home, be sure to inspect it thoroughly

20 May 2021

The moment you discover a house that might be a fit for your family, you’ll be tempted to move in right away. If it looks like the right place for you, why wait? You’re surely eager to begin your new life in your new home, and besides – the longer

Read more

SMEs to get full asset write-off extension and fairer go with ATO

13 May 2021

Small businesses in dispute with the ATO over their tax debt will get “a fairer go” under new rules proposed in the federal budget. Meanwhile, one-year extensions have been granted for the full asset write-off and loss carry-back schemes. Let’s break down what they could mean for your business.

Read more