If you're trying to buy your first home right now, you've probably heard about the 5% deposit scheme and wondered whether it's actually helping or just pushing prices higher. It's a fair question, and it's one we're getting a lot of at the moment. The short answer is yes, it's...
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Extra Mortgage Repayments or Build Your Savings?
If you've got a bit of extra money each month and a mortgage to go with it, you've probably asked yourself this at some point. Do I throw it at the loan, or do I keep it in savings? It sounds like it should be a simple decision; it isn’t....
Is Now a Good Time to Take Out a Business Loan?
Running a business in 2026 can feel like you’re constantly juggling priorities, especially with higher rates, rising costs, and margins that aren’t quite what they used to be. At the same time, some of the best opportunities to grow or get ahead of your competition tend to show up in...
How Business Owners Can Manage Rising Costs and Loans
For business owners, 2026 may feel like a pressure cooker. On one side, rising interest rates are increasing borrowing costs. On the other side, inflationary pressures from energy, fuel, and supply chains are squeezing margins. And in the background, there is persistent uncertainty about where key economic indicators may head...
Fixed vs Variable in 2026
Whenever interest rates move, the fixed versus variable question pops up like clockwork. In 2026, that question carries even more weight because the market has shifted from expecting cuts to managing sustained higher rates. With the official cash rate now at 4.10 per cent after back-to-back rises, there is a...
What Rising Rates Mean for Your Home Loan in 2026
If you thought the interest rate rollercoaster was over, think again. In March 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the official cash rate again, bringing it to 4.10 per cent. This was the RBA’s second increase of the year and reflects a shift from the narrative of lower rates...
Found a Property You Love? What to Do Before You Make an Offer
You go from casually scrolling realestate.com.au to suddenly picturing your furniture in the living room. The open home felt right, the location works, and you can see yourself there! This is usually the point where people call me and say, “We found one… now what?” It’s normal to feel a...
Why Homeowners Are Refinancing in 2026
Have you ever looked at your home loan statement and felt like your repayments are creeping higher than they should be? You are not imagining it, many homeowners are in the same situation. Between rising property values, fixed rates ending, and small but steady rate increases, it is easy to...
Refinancing Business Loans for Better Cash Flow
Running a business in Australia is exciting, but it comes with pressures that many owners don’t always see coming. Costs are rising across the board, from rent to wages, utilities to insurance, and even profitable businesses can feel squeezed. Sometimes, the loans that once worked perfectly for your business no...
Australia’s Housing Shortage Explained
Trying to buy a home today can feel like running a race you weren’t prepared for. You find a property you love, only to discover it’s already under offer, or the price is higher than expected. For many Australians, the struggle is real, and the cause isn’t just luck or...