THE BUDGET RENO: SPI reveals where and how to spend your cash
Markets & Research
What should be on your renovation radar?
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Looking for that renovator’s dream to turn into profit? You might have to fine tune your renovation radar. (more…)
RBA shocks with rate cut
Monday, 7 November 2011
It’s happened again. For the second consecutive year, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) managed to upstage the race that stops a nation. (more…)
Scoping out opportunity
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
With the national property market limping along at an uninspiring pace, it might be hard for investors to foresee any prospects for capital growth. (more…)
Time to go bush?
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Making a sea or tree change might be a smart move that could save you thousands in the long term. (more…)
Should you be switching?
Saturday, 15 October 2011
The nation’s banks and non-bank lenders alike are vying for borrowers’ business with the biggest injection of special offers and discounted fixed rates seen in years. (more…)
The NRAS opportunity
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Investors often approach new initiatives with a degree of caution – rightly so. Launched in 2008, the federal government’s National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) was, until recently, no different. (more…)
Research fundamentals: how to use property data
Thursday, 6 October 2011
While property price data can help you pin point possible target suburbs, your research needs to include a lot more leg work. (more…)
RBA signals rate shift
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
How things can change in just one year! In November 2010, the Reserve Bank shocked the nation when it lifted the official cash rate on Melbourne Cup day. (more…)
Beat the bad credit blues
Friday, 23 September 2011
Do you think there’s something nasty lurking in your credit history? If you’re looking for a home loan, it might be time to clean up your file. (more…)
Strike while the iron’s not yet hot
Monday, 5 September 2011
It’s worth remembering that some of the best gains can be made when markets are flat. (more…)
