What should I prepare to buy my first home?
How much should I save? How much should I earn? When do I see a mortgage broker? What are the […]
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Labor won the election. What are their housing policies?
So Labor was re-elected. What does this mean for Australia’s property market? Labor has stated they are pouring 43 billion
How are the US Tariffs Affecting the Australian Property Market?
https://nextstepbroking.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/How-are-the-US-tariffs-affecting-the-Australian-property-market_.mp4 Trump’s tariffs have been a huge point of contention across the world lately, including in Australia, for affecting the
How Could You Buy a Home Faster?
Purchasing your first home (or any for that matter) requires planning and knowledge. That’s no secret. From finding the right
10 Loan Features to Consider During RBA Rate Cut
As you probably already know, there has been big news in Australia recently: the RBA has cut rates for the
First RBA Rate Cut in Four Years: 8 Ways to Make the Most of it NOW.
February 18th, 2025, marked something significant: the first rate cut in 4 years. That’s right. Four. Years. The last rate
The Relationship Between Inflation and Interest Rates!
With only a few days left in 2024, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has made their final call
What is the fixed-rate cliff and how can refinancing help?
You’ve probably heard the term “fixed-rate cliff” bandied about in finance news feeds. But what is it? And if you’re about to head over it, how can you prepare for a soft landing?
Mortgage holders granted a reprieve as RBA puts interest rates on hold
And … exhale. After 10 straight rate hikes the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today decided to put the official cash rate on hold. But for how long?
Money habits that may raise lenders’ eyebrows
We all know being on our monetary best behaviour can help to land a home loan. But did you know there are common spending habits you may have that are red flags to lenders?