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Fundwise Capital
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Escaping mortgage prison
Stuck in an expensive home loan and feeling trapped? You’re not alone. It’s estimated about 16 per cent of households with a mortgage are...
Fundwise Capital
Jun 22, 20233 min read
June Finance Focus
Australia’s winter housing outlook is improving, with rising property prices and stronger market conditions. Since February, we have seen...
Fundwise Capital
Jun 6, 20231 min read
RBA Cash Rate Announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to increase the cash rate a further quarter of a percentage point, bringing it to 4.1 percent -...
Fundwise Capital
May 18, 20232 min read
A Pre-Tax Time Checklist for Property Investors
Sorting through heaps of receipts to figure out your allowable deductions isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time, right? Property investment...
Fundwise Capital
May 18, 20232 min read
What the RBA overhaul means for interest rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is facing a major overhaul following an independent review. What does it mean for interest rates and...
Fundwise Capital
May 18, 20233 min read
How your HECS-HELP debt affects your borrowing capacity
Do you know how much you owe on your HECS-HELP debt? While student HECS and HELP loans in Australia are interest-free, they are indexed...
Fundwise Capital
May 18, 20232 min read
May Finance Focus
Winter is coming, but for many investors, it’s a time to celebrate about the sizzling rental property market. According to CoreLogic,...
Fundwise Capital
May 2, 20231 min read
RBA Cash Rate Announcement
It looks like the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate pause in April was only temporary. Today, the Board decided to increase the cash...
Fundwise Capital
Apr 30, 20232 min read
Assisting a greater number of Australians achieve Home Ownership
The Albanese Labor Government will help more Australians achieve home ownership sooner by expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme criteria....
Fundwise Capital
Apr 23, 20233 min read
Tips for buying sight unseen
There’s no doubt about it. Buying sight unseen – that is, purchasing a property without viewing it in person – can be risky. What if it...
Fundwise Capital
Apr 22, 20233 min read
How to manage your own investment property
You’ve just purchased an investment property (go you!), so what comes next? It’s time to find some quality tenants and sign them up to a...
Fundwise Capital
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Why use a mortgage broker to refinance?
Do you remember dial-up internet access? How about audio cassettes? Don’t worry if you don’t; they are, of course, a thing of the past. A...
Fundwise Capital
Apr 20, 20233 min read
April Finance Focus
We hope you had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed a treat or three with your loved ones. Homeowners breathed a collective sigh of relief...
Fundwise Capital
Apr 4, 20231 min read
RBA Cash Rate Announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate on hold this month at 3.60 per cent, pausing after ten consecutive increases. Read...
Fundwise Capital
Mar 27, 20233 min read
4 Reasons to consider investing in property now
Have you been patiently waiting in the wings, wondering whether or not to buy your first investment property in 2023? You’re not alone....
Fundwise Capital
Mar 27, 20233 min read
6 Mistakes to avoid when refinancing in 2023
With interest rates on the move, many people are shopping around for home loans. In January, the value of external refinancing for total...
Fundwise Capital
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Why you need a conveyancer when buying a property
Understanding all the different parties involved in buying a property can be a minefield. The real estate agent. The building and pest...
Fundwise Capital
Mar 27, 20232 min read
March Finance Focus
Autumn has arrived – the second busiest time of the year in the property world. For buyers looking to make the most of lower property...
Fundwise Capital
Mar 8, 20232 min read
RBA Cash Rate Announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate by another quarter of a percentage point. It now sits at 3.6 per cent. Read...
Fundwise Capital
Feb 23, 20232 min read
What to expect for the car market this year
Buying a car will likely be easier this year as demand and pandemic-driven pressures ease. After three years of unprecedented disruptions...