Fact or fiction: do property values double every 10 years?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
15/05/2025 09:16 AM
It’s a common belief that real estate values double every decade. But is this true? New research reveals how much home values have increased over the past ten years. It’s no surprise that...
Albo re-elected: what’s on the board for home buyers and owners?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
08/05/2025 10:34 AM
The votes have been cast and it’s clear Labor will hold the reins of federal government for another 3-year term. We look at what this may mean for first home buyers and current home owners. As...
Myth buster: do weekly repayments pay off an offset loan faster?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
01/05/2025 09:15 AM
There’s a common misconception around offset account home loans that making loan repayments more frequently helps to pay off the balance much sooner. We bust that myth and reveal the real...
Could US tariffs be good news for Aussie home owners?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
24/04/2025 09:21 AM
Tariff-triggered cuts to interest rates could be just around the corner, with Australian borrowers the likely winners if they come to fruition. US trade policies have hit media headlines this month...
Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
03/04/2025 10:07 AM
The RBA may have swiped left on an April rate cut, but plenty of home owners are taking matters into their own hands by refinancing to save on interest with a lower rate. There’s nothing like a...
Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
27/03/2025 10:30 AM
‘Close to public transport’ is often touted as a plus for home buyers. But new research shows just how much close proximity to a busy road, railway or flight path can impact property...
Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
13/03/2025 11:49 AM
It’s been a long, hot summer, but the seasons are shifting and it’s time to prepare for the cooler months ahead. A few simple improvements could help keep your home snug without overheatin...
Was that the shortest property downturn ever?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
06/03/2025 10:41 AM
The so-called market ‘downturn’ we saw over the last few months was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. Home prices are once again on the up. We unpack what’s happening – and why...
RBA cuts the cash rate for the first time since 2020
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
18/02/2025 17:19 PM
Finally, a long-awaited reprieve for borrowers. The Reserve Bank of Australia has today cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%. How much could this rate cut decrease your monthly mortgage...
The scheme that’s helped 193,000 Aussies buy a first home
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
13/02/2025 09:40 AM
If you’re in the market for a first home, there’s one scheme you should know about. It’s called the Home Guarantee Scheme, and it could slash the time it takes to buy a place of...