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Merry Christmas, from us to you & what to expect in 2021
“Your camera is turned off”, “Let’s zoom”, “You’re on mute”. I think we’ve all been saying these phrases a few too many times this year. From all of us here at Black & White Finance, thank you for your support during 2020. It’s been a huge one that’s for sure. We wish you and your loved ones a happy, safe, and healthy holiday season – regardless of our circumstances, let’s try and make the most of it!
More Rate Cuts ✂ & the 2020 Budget
What about that for news to digest! Our Federal Treasurer, Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, delivered the 2020 Federal Budget and as expected, there’s a significant amount being spent to try and springboard the economy. On the same day, Governer Philip Lowe signalled that lower interest rates could be on the way. See here our quick summary of what this all means, from a property and finance perspective. Enjoy.
More New Faces 👫 + Property Price Predictions 🏡 - August 2020
Hey all you Black & White Finance followers! It’s been truly humbling to have had a busy past 2 months and we’ve definitely had our hands full. So much so that we’ve even hired 2 amazing new team members. This month, we’ll introduce you to these quality newbies we’re blessed to have on board & cover property price predictions for the near future. Enjoy!
HomeBuilder Grant Details & The Latest In Clearance Rates - June 2020 🏡🔨📈
June has been a massive month in the world of property and finance.
With many uncertain about where the property market is actually heading, the Australian government has stepped in to try and boost the residential construction sector, and we’ve broken down this HomeBuilder Grant below for you. See who qualifies and who doesn't for this scheme.
Also in this month’s blog, we delve into Australian clearance rates and which states are ahead of the curve with auction results.
Enjoy!
Property Price Predictions & First Home Lending Scheme Updates! - May 2020 🏡💲
The Australian public has done well to adapt to social distancing laws relative to the rest of the world, but what does this mean for the property market? Will there be an adverse effect on the market as a whole? What is happening to our interest rates and bank offerings? What does this all mean for potential first home buyers in this trying time? All this and more in this month’s blog!
How COVID-19 has changed lending & what it means for the future of house prices! 🏡💲
With a heavier focus on #StayAtHome and Social distancing, living online has completely changed the way we do life. In this months update, we’ll be covering how lending has changed, the domino effect COVID-19 is having on housing prices, and look at the consequences to clearance rates.
Helping Customers Through COVID-19, Initiatives From The Banks
We're here to help through this uncertain time! If you, or anyone you know, has been impacted by the consequences of COVID-19, here's a summary of what the banks are offering in terms of supportive measures for home loan and small business customers.
😷COVID-19, real estate, banking + more💵 - What you need to know!
As the coronavirus spreads, and we distance ourselves from one another, including plugging in from home, we focus this month on the inevitable impacts this pandemic may have on real estate, our banks and the broader economy.
Property news, lower rates & other cool updates! - February 2020 👪
We have property predictions, data on how the first home buyers scheme is tracking, and who has the best home loan interest rates in February’s Black & White Finance update. Let’s get started!
Home loan changes, property direction & what's in store for 2020 - January🌱
Welcome back, we hope your holiday period was full of love and cheer with friends and family. In 2020, some will purchase their first property, add to their growing portfolio, or refinance their home loan to a cheaper rate and Black & White Finance is here to help every step of the way - here's what to look out for this year.
New Faces🙋♂️, Figures📈 & Financial Updates💱 – November 2019
Meet our new employee, then see where rates and property prices are heading, in this month’s Black & White Finance update for November 2019. Enjoy!
Rates ⬇, 🏠 prices ⬆ & more $'s from our banks
Property prices are heading north! There’s a lot of extra buyer demand, borrowing capacities have increased, rates are likely to go lower and it’s definitely keeping our teamo supremo busy. We’ve had to hire more people as a result– enjoy this month’s Black & White Finance update.
Market Update - April 2017 - With Daniel Chiha from Kelly Partners
To borrow a line from Game of Thrones, 'Winter is coming'! So we've prepared you for the coming months with a market update. Special thanks to accountant Daniel Chiha from Kelly Partners who shares his view from a tax perspective in this short clip. This clip supplements our blog labelled, Black and White Finance update - April 2017.
Black and White Finance update - April 2017
To keep our family, friends and clients ahead of what is happening in the market see here. Changes to be aware of are...