Home and business owners struggling financially due to COVID-19 will be given another four months to resume paying back their loans.
Extended loan deferrals will be provided to those who genuinely need more than the current six-month timeframe, says the … Read more
The “crucial final touches” on the federal government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme have been revealed. Will your build be eligible?
When the federal government announced its $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme in early June the immediate reaction from many was ‘you little beauty’, … Read more
The 10,000 guarantees available via the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme have been filled or reserved, but for those who missed out there’s a second chance coming soon in July.
There have been 5,500 guarantees issued under the federal … Read more
The dreaded and controversial stamp duty tax could soon be a thing of the past, with calls for it to be abolished gaining momentum.
The Property Council of Australia is the latest body to add their voice to the chorus … Read more
Every now and then a bank does something that bucks the trend and takes customers by surprise. Today we’ll look at two cases that recently made national headlines and how you can reduce your chances of getting caught out.
While … Read more
Loyalty is an admiral trait when it comes to our friends, family and loved ones. But if you’re extending that virtue to the banks, then there’s a good chance it’s costing you thousands of dollars.
That’s the takeout from the … Read more
Two months and counting (down). That’s how long your business has to make use of the $150,000 instant asset write off before the end-of-financial-year June 30 deadline.
Early last month, just as coronavirus was ramping up in Australia, the federal … Read more
With interest rates at record low levels, today we’ll look at a question that many are asking: should I lock in a fixed rate home loan?
You may have recently received a call directly from your bank, or seen more … Read more
Found yourself with extra time on your hands? Slightly worried about meeting your home loan repayments? Want to make use of those back-to-back rate cuts? While the world has changed significantly over the past month, it’s possible to use some … Read more
Here’s some promising news for big and small businesses alike: six-month loan deferrals are now available to larger businesses on the condition that they don’t terminate leases or evict tenants for falling behind on their rent due to COVID-19.
Two … Read more