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Case Study: Refinance and restructure

Case Study: Refinance and restructure Equilibria Finance assists a number of clients in the refinance and restructure of their existing facilities, in this case study…

interest rates

Case Study: How we helped our clients after recent interest rate rises

Equilibria Finance – Helping our clients after recent rises in interest rate Below is a video outlining our response in helping our clients after recent rises in…

Video: Impacts of Labors proposed changes to negative gearing

Impacts of Labors proposed changes to negative gearing Equilibria Finance Managing Director, Anthony Landahl discusses the impacts on investors and renters of Labors proposed changes…

Finance ready

Smart refinancing strategies for your client’s advice

We have reproduced an opinion piece on Smart Refinancing Strategies that was published in the Independent Financial Adviser on 14th January 2019. Smart refinancing strategies…

Assessing Labor’s negative gearing and CGT proposals

With Labor’s proposed negative gearing and capital gains tax changes potentially having far-reaching impacts on clients, small businesses and the economy, we were asked to…

How to negotiate in a softer housing market

How to negotiate in a softer housing market Seller expectations remain high and buyers want low prices in a softening market. After years of rapidly…

QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2018-2021- Summary

QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2018-2021 – Summary The re-emergence of first home buyers is continuing at pace thanks to softer property prices in some major…

Financial Plan

GFC 10 Years On: Time and Patience

GFC 10 Years On: Time and Patience Jim Parker, Vice President DFA Australia Limited | Outside the Flags, October 2018 In Leo Tolstoy’s great novel…

Changes for property investors

Changes for property investors In a highly regulated environment, property investment growth can be slower. We take a look at some of the changes to…

Financial advisor - mortgage broker

Extending credit advice to planners

With the recent productivity commission’s recommendation that “ASIC should assess the feasibility of financial advisers providing advice on home loans and other credit products via…

Mortgage and lending solutions

Purchasing a property in a SMSF

Purchasing a residential or commercial property in a SMSF – Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement Background Prior to 2007, superannuation funds could not borrow money to purchase …

Towards 2019: what next for the housing market?

Towards 2019: what next for the housing market? The Australian residential housing market has been highly variable this year, and we’ve seen some highlights as…

Refinancing bebefits

Refinancing could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility

Refinancing your mortgage could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility What is refinancing? Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing loan…

Investment property purchase

10 tips for choosing an investment property

10 tips for choosing an investment property If you’re thinking of buying an investment property here are 10 key considerations before making the move, to…

joint tenants

Buying property with other people: Mine, yours or ours?

Tenants in common vs joint tenants When people buy property together, particularly if it’s with a partner or spouse, they often register the title in…

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