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There is so much for you to think about when buying and selling a property. For many of our clients, they are often overwhelmed with the amount of things that they need to be thinking about. For many years now, all of the brokers at FinanceCorp have recommended that their clients meet with a financial…
Read MorePreparing for the end of financial year
The financial year has just ended. Many people see this as simply a time that they must place their tax return and receive either a bill or a refund from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). But the end of the financial year can be a really good to time to review your personal financial situation.…
Read MoreHave you considered an offset account?
In Australia, we have become a lot more conservative when it comes to debt. We are living with lower levels of debt and are now looking for ways to become debt-free faster. So how is this possible when you are living with a mortgage? Many people are looking at an offset account and…
Read MoreChanges to the credit rating system (March 2014)
We have many clients express concerns about their credit rating. Most of them are uncertain about the actual content on their credit rating. The reality is that not everything has an impact on your credit rating. On the 12th March 2014, the credit checks system is about to change. This could have a huge impact…
Read MoreChanges to stamp duty (July 2014)
The WA State Government has proposed changes to the stamp duty threshold as well as the applicable concessional rates in the budget announced on the 8th May. The changes came in to effect on 3rd July 2014 The amendments to stamp duty are as follows: The first home buyer stamp duty concession, where a full…
Read MoreState budget changes (2 June 2014)
The big news over the past couple of weeks has been without a doubt the Federal Budget (closely followed by the wink-gate scandal from Tony). Many people may not have realised that at almost the same time, the WA State Government also released its budget for 2014-2015. The budget had some far reaching effects across…
Read MoreConsidering bridging finance?
There are many instances when you might find yourself in a situation where you need bridging finance. Bridging finance or a bridging loan is the name given to a loan that is intended to create a ‘bridge’ from one property to another. When to consider bridging finance You may need a bridging loan when you…
Read MoreReserve Bank forecasts more property growth (Oct 2014)
The Reserve Bank of Australia has adopted a gloomy view of the overall economy but it remains optimistic about the housing marketing. It has stated that low interest rates, strong population growth and a retargeting of government grants had helped generate a “strong recovery” in housing investment. Looking forward, there are several indicators that…
Read MorePredictions for the building market
The new residential dwellings market has picked up in late 2013 and during 2014. This growth is predicted to continue for the next three years. These forecasts are from the Master Builders Association. The forecasts are derived from a sophisticated model purposely built for the building and construction industry developed by the Master Builders Association…
Read MoreBanks and how they brand themselves
No surprise, mortgage brokers are not the only ones that consumers are wary of. Banks also come under scrutiny. In a recent survey conducted by Ehrenberg-Bass Marketing Institute for People’s Choice, here is what the current perception was of banks: The majority of those surveyed (a whopping 84% in fact) felt that banks should have…
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