Past issues of the Biking Broker Newsletter
17th August 2010
August 2010 Newsletter Hello, Welcome to my new bi-monthly newsletter! Next week marks two years for The Biking Broker and it’s been a challenging and rewarding time for me – and it probably has for you too. Thanks for your support! I hope you will find this newsletter informative and interesting. The GFC and finance [...]
Stirling Homes new display home opening
18th June 2010
Have you considered using the equity in your property to help you to build your dream home? I can show you how to achieve your real estate or investing goals. If you already have a mortgage, I can assess your current loan in relationship to your situation, and reveal if it is still suitable for [...]
LED lighting showcase
4th June 2010
Wasn’t invited out for a drink last Friday afternoon? Well – save it up for next Friday! Come and see the latest is lighting technology and design showcased in Blueridge Homes most recent quality home built by Carl Talbot. Steve Reil from LED Lighting and Energy Solutions will show everyone how to save on power [...]
Warning! Seek advice.
28th April 2010
You don’t always get the sort of warning evident in this photograph when you’re considering purchasing property! When investing in property, you should develop a team of professionals to advise you on finance, property sourcing and selection, accounting and legal matters.A client of mine recently fell in love with a property whilst “window shopping” one [...]
Banks in Battle for Deposit Cash
11th February 2010
There is some fierce competition going on between lenders in the deposit market and consumers are the big winners. The battle for customer deposits is heating up, meaning good news for savers. An industry-wide shift has caused lenders to price deposits well above the Reserve Bank’s cash rate in a bid to secure retail funding [...]
Why Use a Mortgage Broker?
22nd January 2010
I got talking to a friend of a friend of mine today who has just got conditional approval on finance for an investment property. Old mate has walked into a local bank branch and the home lending officer has put them into a very large line of credit (LOC) for the purchase of the property. [...]
Business Investment Allowance Set to End – 31 December 09
10th November 2009
This significant tax incentive is set to end on the 31st of December, 2009. This additional allowance applies to small businesses, with a turnover of less than $2m, any eligible asset1 purchased between the 13th December 2008 and the 31st of December 2009. Please note that the equipment must be delivered/installed and in use before [...]
Reserve Bank Lifts Rates by 0.25% to 3.5%
3rd November 2009
The RBA has today announced the cash rate will be lifted by 0.25% (effective 4 Nov). A statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor of the Reserve Bank, cites the following reasons: the prospects for Australia’s Asian trading partners appear to be noticeably better sentiment in global financial markets is much better than earlier in the year [...]
Reserve Bank Lifts Rates to 3.25%
6th October 2009
The RBA has today lifted the cash rate by 0.25%. A statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor of the Reserve Bank, cites the following reasons: a resumption in growth of the global economy improving sentiment in global financial markets stronger than expected measures of confidence in the Australian market lower than anticipated unemployment housing credit growth [...]
Oktoberfest, 31 Oct, Gympie
5th October 2009
Gympie Rotary is holding an Oktoberfest on the 31st of October to raise money for Supporting Chemotherapy In Cooloola Inc (SCIC Inc). This will be huge! Ticket price includes Oompah Band, German dinner and a 500ml stein to keep! Details on the flyer. Tickets can be bought from The Biking Broker or at Shoenique, 51 [...]