This month's snack-sized update is in video format looking at the sustainability of the current housing boom. We also look at what the Regulator or the RBA may do as a result, and how this could impact your next home loan approval.

In this month's update, our RBA pulls strings in the market, house price growth, loan approvals, clearance rates all soar, and low-interest rates here to stay.

“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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

So, you’ve read dozens of self-help finance books, listened to audiobooks on the train, been to Jordan Belfort’s seminars on smart investing and now you’re ready to take on the world!
At least, you think you are right?
You understand this isn’t anything like the monopoly board game you got for Christmas all those years ago.

Your friends tell you stories, whispers in the wind on what they THINK you should do with your money, everyone always has an opinion on how they think you should lead YOUR life, but truth be told they’ve left out some major points and probably haven’t given you the big picture.

While they all have their merits and offer some amazing takeaways, today we want to share our own nuggets of wisdom. We’re joining days 11 & 12 and about to run through the insider scoop on managing your cash flow and why living expenses are so important to lenders in today’s 12 days of Black & White Finance.

When you think of Christmas, do you think about a snowy winter wonderland or a sunny Aussie day having a barbie with the family after opening all your presents? Two stark contrasts when you consider the different experiences we have around the world.You won’t have to circle the globe like Santa on Christmas Eve to find out the differences between interest only and P&I repayments on your home loans.Today on day 10 of our 12 days of Black and White Finance, we’ll be going through the pros and cons of each and letting you know how you can minimise your debt sooner.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight’s holiday season finance bout to remember!
In the blue corner, we have the undisputed essential hero to everyone with a loan – REDRAW!
In the red corner, we have the unsung underdog taking the financial world by storm – OFFSET!
Who will come out on top? How do the two stack up against each other? Who’s name will the crowd be chanting by the end of the night?
Find out all this and more on redraw vs offset in tonight’s day 9 of our 12 days of Black and White Finaaaaaaaance!

Exclusivity – In our modern world we crave it, whether it be getting let into the VIP room at a nightclub to getting an online coupon for your birthday and everything in between.
Even Christmas is the same, everyone wants to be on that exclusive nice list, right?
Today on day 8 of our 12-day coverage we’ll be talking about industry specialisation and what it could potentially mean for your future finances.

So you’ve got a competitive streak in you, you live for nothing but the very best and love a good bargain when you can get your hands on one.
Out of all the Christmas lights on the street, the ones you put up shine the brightest – while it may run up your electricity bill, they’re good things you put up with.
But being outbid at auctions and getting your time wasted? Those are things you shouldn’t have to put up with.
Here’s day 7 of our 12 Days of Black & White Finance – tips for going to auction!

So, you want to purchase property but your deposit is lower than the average number of laughs at the comedy club on amateur night, what do you do?
Today on our 6th Day of our 12 days of coverage we’ll be talking about low deposits.

Day 5 of our 12 Days of Black and White Finance begins now!
Put on a mug of hot cocoa and kick up your feet as we explain all the ins and outs of Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)!

Are rising property prices getting you down?
Do you have limited savings?
Feeling like the property market is unreachable, unlike the years when your parents bought?
Well here’s one word that can help you: Guarantors.
Welcome to day 4 of our 12 days of Black & White Finance, let’s get into it!