Refinancing your home is a significant financial decision that can save you money or unlock funds for major expenses like renovations or investments. However, it requires a thorough understanding of your financial situation, the costs involved, and local factors such as Rockhampton’s real estate trends, including property values and economic…
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Congrats to our January Winner — Rob wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Rob, and they’ve…
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The Australian mortgage market is changing, and one of the latest trends is the introduction of 40-year mortgages. In an effort to try and stem growing concerns over housing affordability, several lenders have introduced such an innovative loan product. These extended terms will be are available to eligible borrowers, and the…
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If you're considering the purchase of a home in Rockhampton, one of the first things you’ll want to figure out is how much your mortgage repayments will be. It's a simple enough question, but it soon gets complicated once you take into consideration factors like loan amount, interest rates, repayment…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 4.35% at today’s meeting. The decision to keep the cash rate unchanged was widely expected at this meeting. Policymakers are likely taking into account the Consumer Price Index (CPI) sitting at 2.8%, which is within…
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Congrats to our December Winner — Merryn wins a $500 Good Guys voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Merryn, and…
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Rockhampton is fast becoming one of the most attractive destinations within Queensland for property investors. With its relatively affordable property prices, stable rental demand, and economic growth, it's no surprise first-time investors are trying to get their slice of the market. If you are thinking of buying your first investment…
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With many Australian households finding cost of living pressures very real, in this edition we share some simple budget-conscious ideas that can help you save cash at Christmas time. If you or someone you know is really struggling to meet mortgage repayments, we take a close look at how to…
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The Queensland property market is booming, with regional areas experiencing strong growth. Leading the pack is Rockhampton, with a quarterly house price increase of 9.2%, outpacing other high-growth regions like Townsville (8.34%), Gladstone (6.74%), and Mackay (6.19%) (BrokerNews). For those wondering “is Rockhampton a good place to invest,” the numbers…
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Congrats to our November Winner — Robert wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Robert, and they’ve…
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