Saving money can be the difference between stressing to dress and dressing to impress. It can help you retire younger to see more of the world sooner. It can mean building that dream house. And more than anything, it can mean having the money when...
The banking regulator has swapped one lending curb for another as Australia’s lending crackdown continues. But new debt-to-income curbs could see many priced out of the property market. At first glance, it would appear that APRA has reopened the floodgates for banks to turbocharge lending to...
This study, released for March 2018, examines the contribution of the development industry to the Queensland economy, and its regions. The development industry includes organisations and individuals involved in the planning, design, and delivery of residential, commercial, retail and community property and infrastructure....
High Achievers are people who achieve some level of greatness in life. They might be successful entrepreneurs, professional athletes, Olympians, famous writers/authors, painters, engineers, singers, prominent religious figures, etc. Essentially, they are individuals who, through their actions, achieve greatness. And these high achievers all share certain...
A leading third-party figure has explained why technology will play an increasingly important role in mortgages as the industry continues to face regulatory scrutiny. Speaking to Mortgage Business, NextGen.Net director of sales Tony Carn said one area where technology can facilitate compliance is through the traceability...
The share of residential property sales over $1 million continued to climb in 2017 across most of the capitals. With dwelling values now falling, what will 2018 bring for sales of $1 million properties? Over the 12 months to December 2017, 16.1% of all houses and 9.5%...
There are 3 types of freedom we look for in our lives: Financial This seems the most obvious, but is it the most important? Most seem to struggle all their lives with the notion that they need more money and the thought that Money will buy them...
The 10th annual UDIA State of the Land report: The report highlights how Australia's residential developers have continued to respond to the national housing supply challenge with near record levels of lot releases in residential greenfield land estates and record levels of completions of multi-unit/infill...
The irresponsible (if not predatory) lending and the selling of “junk” financial products highlighted by the Financial Services Royal Commission should raise concerns for regulators, educators and parents interested in financial literacy. Research shows a strong correlation between financial literacy and literacy and numeracy skills. Literacy...
Competition in Australia's Financial System Inquiry (MFAA Responce - March 20th, 2018): The MFAA has submitted a comprehensive response to the Productivity Commission's Draft Report into Competition in the Australian Financial System. Download the PDF or read the full submission here:...