Is now a good time to invest in Sydney property? The Sydney property market has been shoring up the national average for a few years now. As house prices stagnate in other major Australian cities, and even reverse direction in some locations, the boom time in Sydney kept the arrow firmly pointed in the up…
The best suburbs in Sydney Sydney’s population is growing at a rapid pace, with the population expanding at an average of 4% every year for the last decade (Source). People move for many reasons, and whether that reason is to live closer to the fun things in life such as beaches and restaurants, or a…
On the inside with local finance expert, Nicole Cannon from Pink Finance That first rush of excitement first home buyer’s feel when finally deciding to embark on the path to owning a home is all too soon replaced by feelings of overwhelm and wondering where to start. The first concern most will struggle with is…
Planning on buying or refinancing in Riverstone NSW? Riverstone is a suburb of Sydney with an eclectic mix of older couples, new couples and families, and maturing couples with families, with separate houses making up 86% of the properties. Public transport in Riverstone is easily accessible, with trains running at 30-minute periods during peak times,…
Can your business benefit from outsourcing? Managing a small-to-medium sized business usually means there’s no room in the budget for a full-time accountant to manage the finances and control the books. You can try to do it yourself but who has the time or the experience? It’s a conundrum, but fortunately, it’s one which has a…
Sydney bookkeepers may be the unsung heroes of a business… Bookkeeping is the essential process of every business to record a financial record of every transaction. The bookkeeper’s job is to make sure transactions are entered accurately into a report, called a daybook, which consolidates sales receipts, purchases, and payments to the business. These reports…
5 retirement planning strategies from Sydney financial planning expert While you are young, retirement can seem a long way off, and it can be a tough decision to start putting money away for a future that right now looks light years away. All too soon though, life happens, and we soon find ourselves wondering where…
Should I go fixed or variable with my home loan? Crunching the numbers to see what will work best with your financial situation can be tough for those who aren’t familiar with the housing and financial markets. Most Sydney homeowners have come across the terms fixed and variable as options for a home loan, but…
Getting smart with better debt management Each year an average of 30% of Australians commit to paying down their debt by making it their new year’s resolution. As with the majority of new year’s resolutions, most are soon pushed aside and forgotten about. So how can you make this a reality? It may seem contradictory,…
What I’ve discovered from living with debt stress When I’m worried about putting food on the table, paying the electricity bill, or finding next months mortgage payment, the credit card bill is the last thing I want to see in the mail. After examining my spending habits, I have discovered that if I were to…