Lending

Is Australia’s housing market on the road to recovery?

December 6, 2019

The Australian housing market is on the upswing. The Australian housing market has been on a downward slide since 2018 when the market dropped to historic lows. From January to December 2018, Australia’s capital cities saw housing prices fall by an average of 5.1%. Sydney and Melbourne seem to be the two most affected cities […]

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Lending

Your 5 Step Checklist to Refinancing

November 14, 2019

With interest rates at all time lows, it’s time to review your mortgage! Ensure you are paying the lowest possible rate on your mortgage with less stress and more money! Our Lending Specialists can help save you thousands by following these 5 simple steps set out below. Refinancing Checklist 1. Gather information to find the […]

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Lending

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

June 11, 2019

Looking to break into the property market? You may be eligible! During the Federal Election, the Coalition announced a policy to target first home buyers throughout Australia. The proposed $500 million scheme will allow eligible first home buyers to qualify for a loan with only 5% of a deposit. Capped at 10,000 loans per year, […]

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Wealth Management

Proposed Franking Credit Policy changes.

April 15, 2019

Proposed changes to franking credits The Labor Party has proposed significant changes to existing franking credit policy if they win the Federal election in May. Also known as imputation credits, a franking credit is a nominal unit of tax that allows Australian companies to pass on tax paid to shareholders under dividend imputation. Under the […]

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