Chairman of Loan Market, Sam White said the RBA’s decision today to hold the cash rate at 2.00 per cent shows the economy is stronger than what’s widely perceived. “I think today’s decision is a good sign of strength in the economy. It shows that perhaps negative economic predictions have been overstated in recent times. …
The end of the financial year is fast approaching so now is the time to get all your finances in order to not only maximise your tax return but also set yourself up for the next 12 months. Try these tips to make the most of tax time. Business owners If you own a business …
Investing in real estate in Australia has been popular for a long time, and those with a foot in the door are now reaping the rewards. However, it’s always prudent to make sure that you don’t have all your eggs in one basket. For example, you might diversify your investments by looking at commercial real …
The cooler weather has arrived and for the most of us, the temperature is due to drop even further. Taking care of a few things around the house before we hit the depths of winter could make all the difference. Here are five easy things you can do to keep the warmth in and make …
The age old debate in property is where the investment hotspots are. Many firmly believe that prime inner city suburbs are the best and most profitable places to invest in. And although there’s no doubt that inner city suburbs are popular and generally offer sound investment opportunities, their popularity pushes house prices up and in …
With the cash rate sitting at 2.00%, many industry experts believe we’re entering uncharted territory. Markets across the country – and in particular in Sydney – are starting to see the flow on effect of the second rate cut for 2015. The RBA’s decision to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points in May …
The launch of Epping One’s 88-unit complex in Epping saw 65 apartments sold raking in $60 million. Prices for apartments started at $585,000 for a one bedroom in the $75 million project in the heart of Epping. Epping One’s off the plan sales were through Peter Walsh from Ray White Projects. Epping has become quite active having …
What happened to the markets in March? For those of us in the real estate industry, March is the month you hope will never end! Always, March brings fabulous activity. Everyone is confident. The perfect environment for transactions to take place! And, with a little luck records get broken. So it was with March 2015. …
What happened to the markets in February? February is traditionally the bridesmaid to March as far as real estate activity is concerned. But not this year! Rarely before has the real estate market cranked into overdrive after the Christmas slumber. State records within the Ray White Group were broken all over the place leading to …
After the initial excitement of purchasing property has worn off it can be easy to slip into ongoing loan repayments without too much thought. But by doing this you could miss out on opportunities that could save you thousands and help pay off your home loan faster. Here are my top three tips on paying …
