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Is rentvesting right for you?

The Great Australian Dream of home ownership is still alive, but it’s evolving. With rising costs of living and higher interest rates, rentvesting has become an increasingly popular strategy for getting a leg up on the property ladder. Reinvesting is when you rent where you…

Planning a 2023 tree change or sea change?

In recent years, many people have moved out of cities to regional areas looking for a quieter and more relaxing lifestyle. Many thought this trend would end now that COVID lockdowns appear a thing of the past, but a new report by buyers’ agency, Hotspotting…

How high will interest rates rise in 2023?

Experts are warning Australians to brace for more interest rate pain in the year ahead. After the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to 2.85 per cent in its Melbourne Cup Day meeting, the major banks have adjusted their forecasts for when…

Welcome to our November Newsletter

Household budgets are feeling the pinch of a seventh successive rate rise. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to 2.85 per cent this month, prompting some lenders to increase their variable rates by 0.25 percentage points. Home values are predicted to…