The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has again lifted interest rates in its ongoing effort to curb inflation. While these decisions are made at a macroeconomic level, the real impact is felt much closer to home — in household budgets, mortgage repayments, and day-to-day cash flow. For many Australians, this…
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As widely anticipated, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today's meeting, taking the official cash rate to 4.10%. The decision reflects the RBA's ongoing focus on returning inflation to its 2-3% target range, with the latest data showing inflation pressures remain elevated.…
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As the season shifts and routines settle, Autumn is the perfect time to take stock, plan ahead, and make informed decisions about your home and finances. In this edition, we focus on practical insights to help homeowners feel more confident and prepared. Our insurance feature unpacks some of the most…
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The Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme is now open for applications. Eligible home buyers can apply through one of the Participating Lenders (Commonwealth Bank and Bank Australia, which are both on my panel). The Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme is a new initiative designed to support more Australians…
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As widely predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today's meeting. The current cash rate now sits at 3.85%. This month’s decision reflects the RBA’s commitment to restoring price stability, with the latest data indicating: Headline (annual) inflation has risen to 3.8%…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 3.60% at today's meeting. The RBA's decision this month reflects its ongoing cautious approach as it works to balance inflation control with supporting employment. The latest data shows: Headline (annual) inflation has risen to 3.8%…
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Welcome to the Summer edition of Haven. As we settle into another busy festive season, this edition explores some big ideas shaping the way we live - both in how we build our homes and how we enjoy them. We investigate prefabricated and modular housing, a concept that could hold…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 3.60% at today’s meeting. This outcome reflects the RBA’s cautious and measured approach in balancing inflation control with employment objectives. The latest data indicates: Inflation: Headline consumer price index (CPI) rose to 3.2% in September…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 3.60% at today's meeting. This outcome reflects the RBA's cautious and measured approach in balancing inflation control with employment objectives. The latest data indicates: Inflation: Monthly CPI indicator rose to 3.0% annually in August 2025…
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From 1 October 2025, the Scheme will remove limits to the number of Government guarantees available, giving all Australian first home buyers the chance to enter the market with a deposit of as little as 5% and avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance. What’s Changing in the First Home Guarantee Scheme…
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