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MoneyQuest was founded with a clear goal; to make property ownership easy and rewarding for everyday Australians. Since then, our national team of mortgage brokers has helped thousands of families and investors build their financial future - from first home ownership through to retirement. Find the latest updates on the property market, and discover tips and tricks for making your house a home.
MoneyQuest | Tips & Inspiration
2w ago
It’s an unfortunate and all-too-true reality that the gender pay gap still exists. The gender pay gap is not a direct comparison of like roles. Paying men and women different salaries for the same work has been illegal in Australia for over 50 years. The gender pay gap highlights the difference between the average or ..read more
MoneyQuest | Tips & Inspiration
1M ago
March 2024 is upon us, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board has made yet another cash rate decision. In line with the RBA’s revised approach to monetary policy decisions (longer meetings that are fewer in number), the March meeting began on Monday afternoon, March 18, and continued the morning of March 19 ..read more
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1M ago
If there is one lifestyle trend that has persisted over the last 5 years it’s Australia’s love of smart home. Last year it was reported that over half of Australian households have some form of smart technology implemented, marking an annual growth rate of over 8%. (We were onto the trend way back in 2022 ..read more
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1M ago
Great news for low and middle income homebuyers and homeowners; the Australian Government has announced changes to the stage 3 tax cuts which will put extra cash back in the pockets of more Australians. The revised tax cuts are aimed at helping low and middle-income Australians, with those on higher incomes set to receive a ..read more
MoneyQuest | Tips & Inspiration
2M ago
It’s February and the festive season is over (sadly), so what better time to refocus on your finances? To kick things off, let’s look at the first cash rate decision of 2024. On Tuesday February 6, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board chose to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35%. Remember ..read more
MoneyQuest | Tips & Inspiration
2M ago
After decades of hard work, smart saving, and difficult decisions, you’re starting to plan your retirement! Being retirement-ready is a sizeable achievement and should feel like a weight off your shoulders. If your mind is racing with fears and anxieties about running out of funds, or not being properly set up, here are a couple ..read more
MoneyQuest | Tips & Inspiration
3M ago
Picture this: you’ve found the perfect home, it’s everything you’ve ever dreamed of, but it’s just outside your price range. You need a deposit quick, so you decide to start budgeting. Where do you begin? Whether you’re saving up for a home loan deposit, keen to cut costs to help with repayments, or just trying ..read more
MoneyQuest | Tips & Inspiration
4M ago
December is upon us which means the end of the calendar year is in sight! The Reserve Bank of Australia Board held their final cash rate meeting for 2023 on Tuesday December 5, opting to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% until at least February next year. This news will be warmly welcomed ..read more
MoneyQuest | Tips & Inspiration
4M ago
As we bid farewell to 2023, the lingering question on everyone’s lips is: what will the property market look like in 2024? Reflecting on the past year, which began with two cash rate rises and an initial dip in housing prices, the market rebounded in the latter half of 2023. Now, as we look to ..read more
MoneyQuest | Tips & Inspiration
5M ago
And just like that, 2023 is almost over! There have been plenty of positives throughout the year: The COVID-19 Pandemic was finally delisted as a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation and restrictions were eased internationally. The Coronation of King Charles III took place on May 6, the first coronation in 70 years ..read more