Past News

A new study conducted by Galaxy Market Research on behalf of State Custodians revealed the six factors Australians blame for the high property prices in the country’s biggest capital cities. While respondents across various age groups couldn’t agree on what caused the boom, foreign investment was seen as the biggest culprit for high house prices. Read the full article…

Mortgage brokers have expertise in residential and other property loans. They can also play an important role in helping businesses find and secure commercial and asset finance at competitive rates, by leveraging their network of lending institutions. With so many lenders and products to choose from, it’s important to get the right business funding mix Read the full article…

Loans are by no means ‘one size fits all.’ Different loan types suit different age groups, different living situations and even different attitudes to money. A common trap some home-owners fall into is to consider a mortgage ‘set and forget’. You did your research, shopped around, found the right option and now you’re reluctant to Read the full article…

This article was first published by SME Adviser magazine: When you consider his extensive career working with SMEs before becoming a broker 12 months ago, it’s little wonder that MoneyQuest franchisee Leo Rodino found his calling. Broking had always been at the back of Leo Rodino’s mind as a career option. Hailing from Argentina, this highly Read the full article…

Mortgage brokers, loan pre-approval, fixed versus variable rate loans, stamp duty, conveyancing…..if you’re new to Australia, the language of home buying can seem mystifying. Here are some of the things you need to know to get yourself on the road to the great Australian dream. Keep in mind, however, that speaking with an expert is Read the full article…

The new financial year is just around the corner, and national mortgage broking franchise – MoneyQuest, offers five tips to help home owners pay off their home loan sooner and pocket valuable savings on interest costs.  Tip 1 –  Align repayments with pay days Home loan repayments are typically calculated and paid monthly yet most Read the full article…

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, national mortgage broking group – MoneyQuest, has put together five tips for property investors to maximise the return on their investment property. Property investors are advised to speak to their tax professional to ensure the following tips are appropriate for their circumstances. Tip 1 – Prepay Read the full article…

Government Grants and Business Support The Queensland, Australian and local governments offer funding programs, often in the form of grants, and business support services to help new and established businesses grow and succeed. This support can be in the form of: Grants Rebates Subsidies Incentive schemes Research fellowships. Government grants can help you develop your Read the full article…

Stopping property investors from amassing extensive portfolios might seem justifiable to first-home buyers struggling to enter the market; however, many experts strongly condemn the idea, claiming it wouldn’t fix the nation’s housing affordability crisis. John Daley, chief executive of the Grattan Institute, called the idea “genuinely stupid” after The Australian Financial Review reported that the Read the full article…

 The first step in successful property investment is understanding your financial position and borrowing capacity Investors need to have a clear understanding of what their goals are before investing in the property market if they are to maximise their chances of success. This will include determining if the goal is capital gains or generating cash Read the full article…