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…
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…
Obtaining a home loan pre-approval is important so you don’t miss out on that dream home. A home loan pre-approval is when a lender assesses your financial situation and gives you an approved amount to borrow. It’s a vital step…
FHBA Weekend Preview: 19 – 20 August 2017 In today’s edition of FHBA Weekend Preview we take a look at a range of predictions for property prices, the latest hotspot for first home buyers, our five favourite new properties for…
When it comes to buying property, carefully considering all your circumstances and options and having to act fast when you need to can be quite a challenging task for first home buyers. It’s good to be realistic about what type…