by Chris | Mar 10, 2015 | Brisbane Market, Latest News, Melbourne Buyer Insights, Melbourne Market
With Australian Interest Rates at historic lows, what are today’s rates or what do rates in general do to a property market and more importantly, the Australian property market? I hope there are some readers here who remember the pre-GFC Standard Variable rates...
by Chris | Mar 5, 2015 | In The Media, Latest News, Melbourne Buyer Insights, Melbourne Market
What do auction clearance rates really mean and what are they used for? Generally the average punter would assume that high auction clearance rates mean a buoyant housing market with growth and demand outstripping supply. They probably also scare the pants off first...
by Chris | Mar 4, 2015 | Brisbane Market, In The Media, Latest News
Queensland State Manager of NPB, Stephen McGee will be presenting at an upcoming event “REIQ Experts Guide to Buying Queensland Property” on Saturday March 21 (9am-1pm). Stephen will be discussing the role a buyer’s agent plays in the process of...
by Chris | Feb 25, 2015 | Latest News
While Shakespeare may have said something similar, times are certainly changing with regard to residential mortgage lending. Hopefully most lending consumers understand the difference between the 2 repayment types. A quick refresher, variable loans mean that your...
by Chris | Feb 18, 2015 | Brisbane Market, Latest News
The general market consensus for 2015 was one of correction, however the Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate cut may have delayed that with interest rates in Australia now at record lows. Could you imagine even a few years ago being able to access a 5 year fixed...
by Chris | Feb 4, 2015 | Latest News
The official cash rate remained stable throughout 2014 at a record-low 2.5 per cent, but with a further 25 basis point reduction this week and the possibility of further reductions throughout 2015, property owners are once again being forced to consider their options....
