by Atelier Wealth | Feb 20, 2020 | Budgeting, Mortgages |
Downsizers are tipped to take advantage of ‘the perfect storm’ and get the most out of the property market this year, predicts the national body representing professional buyers’ agents. With softer lending conditions and strong property prices tipped for 2020,...
by Atelier Wealth | Feb 6, 2020 | Blog, First Home Buyers, Mortgages, News |
Non-major lenders have started offering another 5,000 slots for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which allows first home buyers to purchase a property with a deposit of 5% without having to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI). The scheme, which is overseen by the...
by Atelier Wealth | Feb 6, 2020 | Blog, Credit Report, News |
Tens of thousands of Aussies have an extra reason to love Valentine’s Day this year, with their credit scores set to jump after civil court filings disappear from their credit file. According to consumer and financial law firm MyCRA Lawyers, the change will allow some...
by Atelier Wealth | Jan 30, 2020 | Blog |
Properties with high energy-efficiency ratings typically sell for up to 10% more, a review of international research shows. The review, which was conducted by the University of Wollongong, compiled research undertaken in 14 countries and included data from the...
by Atelier Wealth | Jan 28, 2020 | Blog, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Refinance Home Loans |
Another month, another rate cut. Sorting out your finances can be so tedious. That is until you realise it could mean more money in your pocket. But how? For many Australians, matters of personal finance can be put on the back burner or filed in the too- hard basket....
by Atelier Wealth | Jan 23, 2020 | Blog, Interest Rates, Mortgages |
A question that’s been popping up a bit lately has been ‘why didn’t my lender reduce my repayments when the interest rate fell last year?’ It’s a good and timely question considering the big four bank economists all expect the RBA to cut the cash rate by 25 basis...
