The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hiked the official cash rate by another 25 basis points to 2.60%. How much will this rate hike increase your monthly mortgage repayments, and when will it kick in? It’s hard to believe that at the beginning of May the cash rate was just 0.10%. Today it was […]
Household budgets around the country are feeling the brunt of five back-to-back rate hikes. And we’ve been warned more are on the way. But just how long does it take for each rate rise to impact your monthly mortgage repayments? As you’re probably aware, in early September the RBA raised the cash rate to 2.35%. […]
The recent decline in rental properties has caused many to feel uncertain about their housing situation. Here’s how you can leave renting in the dust and make homeownership a reality. Dwindling rental supplies in many parts of the country and soaring rental prices have many tenants looking for an escape. Terms like “housing crisis” are being bandied about, […]
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hiked the official cash rate by another 50 basis points to 2.35%. Here’s how much you can expect to pay on your mortgage going forward and how we could give you a helping hand. This is the fifth month in a row the RBA has increased the cash […]
We live in an era of quick response. We want things done now and we want them done fast. Whether ordering our food, booking a taxi or sending a message to a friend, we expect things to happen instantly. So why should our internet be any different?
As Australians, we are fortunate to have access to some of the best internet speeds in the world through the National Broadband Network (NBN), no matter where we live. However, the speeds you experience will vary depending on several factors, including the type of connection you have and the time of day you use the internet.
Installing NBN in your home is one of the most exciting events in the modern Australian life. What’s great is that there are numerous package options available to choose from. However, with so many options, the process of choosing the right NBN plan can become quite overwhelming.
For many Australians, rate hikes and inflation have made the dream of property ownership feel ever more distant. But a recent analysis shows that meeting mortgage repayments could actually be cheaper than renting for more than a third of Australian properties. Look, we get it. Often the biggest obstacle in the way of home ownership […]
It can be exciting to move into a new house. But, like most things in life, it’s also going to be a bit of a hassle. One thing you don’t want to forget is to set up your utilities. Here’s a home moving checklist of things you need to ensure you’re all set up with energy and NBN at your new home.
Whoa, Nelly! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate again, this time by another 25 basis points to 2.85%. How much will this rate rise increase your monthly mortgage repayments, and when are the hikes expected to stop?
