When it comes to preparing your home for market, there are some things that simply can’t be ignored – did anyone say shagpile carpet?! We’re not saying you’ll need a second loan to cover a renovation… but if budget allows, these five cosmetic improvements will reap some serious rewards come open home day. 1. First Read the full article…
There are a great many upsides to running your own business. You have flexibility to decide the jobs you want to take and those you’d prefer to pass. You technically have unlimited earnings potential, and hopefully, you have a pretty decent boss. One of the downsides, however, is that when you want to take out Read the full article…
Buying a new home is a nerve-wracking process under any circumstances. Throw in an auctioneer with their trusty gavel and the scene’s well and truly set for nerves to soar. But it doesn’t have to play out that way. If you’re prepared and well-versed in the dynamics at play during an auction, that heart rate Read the full article…
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around 3.5 million Australians worked from home regularly pre-2020. Enter COVID-19. Since Rona came to visit, that figure has taken a significant leap. Roy Morgan recently reported that over 10.5 million Australians had been forced into an employment change this year, a large number of which have needed Read the full article…
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. But that lime green Laminex circa 1983, teamed with classic cork floor tiles and early 90s beige cabinetry is making yours feel a little less heartwarming and a lot more like a great big step back in time. Sure, major kitchen renovations can be all Read the full article…
So you found a good agent, signed off on the paperwork and your house is officially on the market. Now’s the time to kick back, let the agent do their thing and watch the buyer interest soar, right? Wrong. Sure, your agent will do the majority of the legwork during this time. But ensuring your Read the full article…
MoneyQuest’s Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the HomeBuilder grant? HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. 2. When do I need to build my new home or commence my renovations? Building contracts need to be signed Read the full article…
MoneyQuest’s Top 15 Frequently Asked Questions 1. If my business has been impacted by COVID-19 and I have a business loan, is there any help available? Yes – all banks are offering a deferral of repayments for up to six months on business loans of up to $10 million for small and medium businesses. Read the full article…
During times of worldwide economic and financial instability, many small business owners can be feeling the pinch of a drop in customers and spending habits. It is essential to know how to evolve during these times and develop ways to protect not only your business but your employees and your customers as well. Some ways Read the full article…
It happened again! For the March meeting this year, the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to make another move – the first one for the year and once again it’s no surprise that the choice was to lower the rate. We knew the RBA would be wanting to move the rate down again due to Read the full article…
