Insights for Expats: Your Mortgage & Property Guide

Stay informed with the latest tips, market updates, and expert advice tailored for expats navigating the property market.

  • RBA June 2019 Cash Rate Decision

    RBA June 2019 Cash Rate Decision

    RBA June 2019 Cash Rate Decision RBA board has met on Tuesday the 4th of June 2019 and decided to cut the cash rate by 25 points to 1.25%. This represents the first cash rate cut since 3rd August 2016 (nearly 3 years). The federal election has been won and done and the RBA has…

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  • Getting an Australian Mortgage whilst living in the USA

    Getting an Australian Mortgage whilst living in the USA

    This article will explore how you can obtain an Australian mortgage whilst living in the USA. Perhaps you are an Australian expat, married to a foreign national or a non-resident looking to invest in Australian property. We will also discuss the implications around the type of USD foreign income you generate (this can be W2…

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  • Mortgage Repayments – Impact of USD/AUD FX Movements On Loan Repayments April 2019

    Mortgage Repayments – Impact of USD/AUD FX Movements On Loan Repayments April 2019

    USD AUD FX April 2019 Here is a chart on the foreign exchange (FX) fluctuations in the USD AUD April 2019 on the value of the mortgage repayments, on an Australian mortgage as of the end of November 2018. For this example, assumed an Australian Mortgage of $400,000 (AUD). Amortized over 30 years, with a 4.50% interest…

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  • RBA May 2019 Cash Rate Decision

    RBA May 2019 Cash Rate Decision

    RBA May 2019 Cash Rate Decision RBA board has met on Tuesday the 7th of May 2019 and decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50%. The cash rate has now been unchanged for nearly three years. With an election around the corner, the mood from the RBA has been a wait and see…

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  • What is my Australian property worth in 2019?

    What is Australian property worth in 2019 and what are the different types of valuations that impact the mortgage application process

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  • What is Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and how does it impact Australians Expats?

    What is Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and how does it impact Australians Expats?

    What is Common Reporting Standards CRD and how does it impact Australians living abroad and their expat mortgages

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  • RBA April 2019 Cash Rate Decision

    RBA April 2019 Cash Rate Decision

    The Australian RBA met for April 2019 to make a decision on the official cash rate for the economy.

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