The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has again remained cautious, leaving the cash rate on hold at 1.50% during their March 2018 rate review meeting. However, two of Australia’s ‘big four’ banks have revised their interest rates outlook for the…
The first month of Autumn is already upon us, which brings with it dropping leaves, colder weather and the Autumn property market. While summer is a traditionally slow period for housing market activity, Autumn brings about more activity (apart from the…
Hotspot in Focus: Craigieburn Craigieburn is a Victorian suburb in the Metropolitan Melbourne region. It is 26 km north of Melbourne’s CBD and has been a very popular destination for first home buyer looking for their first home. Disclaimer: This…
How to Buy Property in Tasmania – Guide From FHBA’s Experts Acquiring property comes with its fair share of hurdles. And the legal aspects of property purchase are the most crucial factor in home-buying. Your dream home you can’t wait…
Hotspot in Focus: Blacktown Blacktown is a suburb in the Greater Western Sydney area, New South Wales. Blacktown is located only 34 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. Blacktown is one of the largest suburbs in New South Wales and…
Buying a property is one of the biggest financial steps that you will take as a first home buyer, therefore, it is critical for you to understand your rights as a buyer and just how the home buying process works.…
The HomesVic pilot scheme was officially launched on 12 February 2018 with applications to open at 9:00 am on Monday 19 February 2018. If you are interested in taking advantage of Victoria’s shared ownership scheme it is strongly recommended that…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has commenced 2018 by leaving the official cash rate on hold at 1.50% during their first rate review meeting for 2018. The cash rate has now been on hold since August 2016. We explore…
Buying a property is one of the biggest financial steps that you will take as a first home buyer, therefore, it is critical for you to understand your rights as a buyer and just how the home buying process works.…
The start of 2018 has coincided with Australian lenders dropping their variable and fixed rates even further than what they ended 2017 with. In 2017, we saw non-major lenders drop their interest rates to gain a competitive advantage, however, so…