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Market Update – May 2016
As you know, the RBA has cut the cash rate by 0.25% recently. This has added a bit more competition into the home loan market.
Most of the lenders have passed on the full 0.25% reduction on their variable home loan products in an effort to defend their market share.
In addition to the above, Newcastle Permanent have an additional non advertised special which will be available for a limited time, utilising a low cost parcel of funds that they have acquired.
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The 2016 Budget and End of Financial Year Tax Tips
The Treasurer, Scott Morrison handed down the 2016-17 Budget earlier this month stating that this budget is an economic plan, not just another budget.
He says it’s an economic plan that is the foundation of creating jobs and fostering innovation. It broadens a number of the initiatives set out in last year’s budget.
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Ups and Downs: The Economic Outlook – May 2016
The year started with some turbulent economic activity in the local and international spheres, including a falling Australian dollar local share market falls and the slowing of the Chinese economic situation of early 2016.
What does the rest of 2016 hold in store?
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What To Consider When Buying a Second Property
Purchasing your own home remains the great Australian dream – and buying a second property may help you increase your wealth further.
Whether you’re building your investment portfolio, buying a holiday house or supporting a family member, there are plenty of things to think about before you take that next step.
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6 Tips For Autumn Home Improvement
Autumn is here and with the change in the weather comes the chance to tackling to some of the projects you’ve been putting off.
Here are 6 things that you can do right now to help you maintain or increase the value of your property as well as to reduce your heating bills for this coming winter.
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4 Steps To Maximise Your Rental Income
In today’s climate of fluctuating interest rates and falling house prices, maximising the rental returns on an investment property is particularly important. Luckily there are a number of simple steps to help landlords squeeze those extra dollars without squeezing the tenants.
Here is a quick guide containing 4 easy to do things.
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