The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate on hold ahead of the 2018-19 Federal Budget which will be handed down next week in Canberra. Disclaimer: Comments made in this article are either general in nature or…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has again remained cautious, leaving the cash rate on hold at 1.50% during their April 2018 rate review meeting. Rates have now been on hold since October 2016. How long will they continue to…
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 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…
‘What time of the year is best to buy a house?’ is an age-old question when it comes to determining when first home buyers should purchase their dream home. In reality, is there any one time that first home buyers…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) ended their last cash rate review board meeting of the year the same way as all other board meetings in 2017 – by leaving the official cash rate on hold at 1.50%. We explore…
We have noticed a lot of first home buyers are confused about how banks and smaller lenders determine exactly how much you can afford to borrow for your first home. Unfortunately, it isn’t quite as simple as looking at your…
FHBA Weekend Preview: 23 – 24 September 2017 In today’s edition of FHBA Weekend Preview we take a look at why interest rates could soon be heading north; take a closer look at the Logan region of Queensland; review the top…
FHBA Weekend Preview: 16 – 17 September 2017 In today’s edition of FHBA Weekend Preview we take a look at the fast moving Spring property market; the increase in first home buyer activity; reveal our latest hotspot in focus with first…
FHBA Weekend Preview: 9 – 10 September 2017 In today’s edition of FHBA Weekend Preview we take a look at strategies to help you find your slice of the great Australian dream; why Wanneroo is popular with first home buyers; a…