It’s been over two months since HomeBuilder was first announced, and I’m sure many of us spent a bit of that time dreaming about an extra $25,000 to spend on a reno or new home. The good news is grant applications are now officially open.
3 questions SME owners should ask themselves before JobKeeper 2.0
JobKeeper is due for a big shake-up next month, which means if you’ve been relying on it to get your business through these rocky times, you need to start planning ahead now.
The top ten Australian suburbs to buy in post-COVID-19
We’re all looking forward to things eventually getting back to normal, or at least the “new normal”. And while it’s not clear exactly what the “new normal” will look like in the property world, there are some promising early signs.
NSW extends stamp duty exemption for FHB homes under $800k
The NSW state government has extended the stamp duty exemption for first home buyers purchasing new homes to $800,000, up from the previous $650,000.
Loan deferrals to be extended for customers who need extra breathing space
Home and business owners struggling financially due to COVID-19 will be given another four months to resume paying back their loans.
Why you should care about the new ‘Open Banking’ era
‘Open Banking’ is now officially upon us. But what does that mean and why should you care? Well, in a nutshell, it’ll be easier and quicker for you to get a better deal on banking products going forward.
Homeowners refinancing in record-high numbers: explore your options
Homeowners in record-high numbers are taking advantage of reduced interest rates and competitive refinancing offers. Are you ready to take the leap?
So, who’s eligible for the $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme?
The federal government will give eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate homes as part of the new HomeBuilder scheme. Today we’ll look at who exactly can qualify for the initiative.
Best Aussie suburbs to find a "renovator’s dream"
Most of us have at one time dreamed of discovering a hidden little gem and renovating it into the most enviable house on the street. With the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant, those dreams are closer to becoming a reality for many. But where to look?
SMEs get instant asset write-off extension, but EOFY deadline looms
Great news for small business owners: the federal government has extended the $150,000 instant asset write-off to 31 December 2020, but you’ll need to act asap if you want to make use of the scheme this financial year.