SF BLOG

Our blog is where we share deeper insights into what we have learned about lending, from settling different types of loans and serving a broad range of clients. Where we feel a need we will also provide commentary on what is happening in the marketplace in both finance and property, and how it impacts our clients. We hope our blog is able to add significant value to your personal or business life, and we welcome feedback and commentary on all articles.

What's changing at the RBA?

The changes that are happening at the Reserve Bank of Australia are the biggest they have been in 30 years. In 2023...

reserve bank

How can I get a construction loan to build a duplex?

Knowing how to build a duplex on a block of land is one thing. Getting the loan approval for the duplex project is...

Construction loan

Changes to planning development

Introduction The NSW Government is proposing radical changes to the current planning system. These changes are i...

housing affordability

Cash Rate on Hold at 4.35%

The Reserve Bank Board released it’s first Monetary Policy Decision last Tuesday, 6 February 2024, under its own...

banking, interest rate, RBA

How the housing market performed in 2023

The latest Corelogic Monthly Housing Chart Pack has revealed new data for how the market performed over the past ye...

Supply of Housing Driving Up Property Prices in Australia

There are demand factors and there are supply factors that together contribute to the housing affordability crisis...

housing affordability

Demand for Housing Drives Up Property Prices

The housing market is fast becoming out of reach of so many families who are looking for a roof over their heads. H...

housing affordability

Cash Rate Remains at 4.35% - 5 December 2023

As was broadly expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35%. This...

interest rates

Are borrowers feeling the pain from higher interest rates

This month the Reserve Bank of Australia ('RBA') released its bi-annual Financial Stability Review, which provided...

The Housing Affordability Crisis - Introduction

Buying a home has become unattainable for a lot of everyday Australians, and many have given up. In fact, the Ce...

housing affordability

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