Tom’s Take – July 2025 Welcome to our July update. This month we have latest updates on interest rates, the property market and a warning to any clients with a Latitude/28 Degrees card. Interest Rate Update The RBA announced the second rate reduction for 2025 in May, with a 0.25%…
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With our homes contributing about 10 per cent of Australia’s carbon emissions, we look at the big and small changes that are kind to the planet and your wallet. If you’re out there viewing properties, it could be helpful to be aware of the common tricks used by agents to…
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Congrats to our May Winner — Jonathan 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 Jonathan, and they’ve…
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In welcome news for mortgage holders across the country, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today decided to decrease the cash rate by 0.25% to 3.85%. This move reflects the RBA's growing confidence that inflation is coming under control. Most notably, trimmed mean inflation for the March 2025 quarter…
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Tom’s Take – May 2025 - Post Election Update Welcome to our special post-election special newsletter detailing the Labour governments plans and policies around housing affordability and the impact on the property market and you. Also, an update on the outlook for the RBA’s next meeting. First Home Guarantee Scheme…
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Congrats to our April Winner — Deana 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 Deana, and…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 4.10% at today’s meeting. The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate reflects a cautious and considered approach amid a complex domestic and global economic environment. Ongoing global trade uncertainties and the approaching federal…
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Tom’s Take – March 2025 Welcome back to our first update of 2025. We’re expecting a busy year ahead with an RBA rate cut last month (hopefully just the start), along with a rising clearance rate and increased stock levels. Interest Rate Update The RBA announced the first rate reduction…
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Congrats to our March Winner — Darby 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 Darby, and they’ve…
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Temperatures are starting to cool down and many of us are breathing a sigh of relief that the kids have returned to school. As housing affordability plunges to an all-time low, a tree change looks more appealing than ever. You certainly get more bang for your buck outside the city,…
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