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Ian Pepper

Ian Pepper has had a long and distinguished career as a finance and real estate professional. Originally trained as a Chartered Accountant in 1995, Ian worked in Sydney and London. He has an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management and now sells real estate with Ray White Helensburgh. Ian also volunteers with local community groups including school P&Cs, sporting clubs and business chambers.

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Whatever the election result, first home buyers will be the winners

Ian is a regular advertiser in the Illawarra Flame

Ian Pepper

April 2025

News

‘We will miss you dearly’: Over 100 surfers joined paddle out

By Ian Pepper of the Scarborough Boardriders Scarborough Boardriders commemorated a celebration of life paddle out for much beloved member Johnny Chamberlain. The committee of Scarborough Boardriders will forever miss Johnny. He was our dedicated...

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April 2025

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Why Didn’t the RBA Cut Interest Rates?

Local real estate agent and finance professional Ian Pepper looks at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent after the board’s April 1 meeting. Inflation is Back in Target – So What’s the Problem?...

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April 2025

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Budget 2025 Update – Real Estate Implications

The Budget was presented last night and below are some of the announcements from Labor that will impact our real estate market: First Home Buyers Help to Buy Scheme Expanded The program involves the government providing eligible home buyers with an...

Ian Pepper

March 2025

Sport & Leisure

Legends in the surf at World Cup

We qualified for the Usher World Boardriders Cup again in 2025. The event was held from January 17 to 19 on the Gold Coast. The top 48 clubs from Australia and all over the world competed, including well-known surfers Joel Parkinson, Layne Beachley...

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February 2025

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Interest rate cut of 0.25% today

At its first meeting of 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced the cash rate by 0.25 per cent, from 4.35 to 4.10 per cent, a move that was widely tipped by the markets and economists across the country.

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February 2025

Sport & Leisure

Well done, division winners at Scarborough Boardriders

It was the culmination of a huge year for the club in 2024 with our awards presentation at Scarborough Wombarra Bowlo on Saturday, 23 November 2024. The new venue for our presentation worked well, with a grommet-friendly environment. Congratulations...

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January 2025

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Rates on hold for Christmas and New Year

At its final meeting of 2024, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained the cash rate at 4.35 per cent, a move that was aligned with expectations as headline inflation continued to ease. Current indicators suggest a potential cash rate...

Ian Pepper

December 2024

Sport & Leisure

Scarborough Boardriders end surfing year on a high

Scarborough Boardriders took out the 2024 Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle South NSW Qualifier after an action-packed day at East Corrimal Beach on 2 November. The South Zone is a huge area from south of Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Victorian...

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November 2024

Sport & Leisure

Big month for Scarborough Boardriders

Firstly 16 of our juniors, eight boys and eight girls, made their way up to Queensland for the annual Junior Boys Kirra Teams Challenge and Women’s Kirra Teams Challenge. The three-day event is the biggest of its kind in the world with 24 club...

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November 2024

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Rates on hold again and local market performing well

Interest rates remained on hold again this week following the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting on Melbourne Cup Day. Inflation has now dropped to within the target range between 2-3%, however, the RBA are wary of a number of factors. These...

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November 2024

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5 Factors That Influence Your Home’s Value

Ever wonder what factors influence the value of your home? Here are a few key elements that can have a significant impact: 1. Location: Proximity to beaches, schools, parks, public transport, and amenities. 2. Views: Ocean, Escarpment, Treetop...

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November 2024

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Here are 5 Fixes To Make (Or Not To Make) Before Listing Your Home

When it comes to listing your home, there’s no single set of black-and-white rules that apply to every property and every seller. But check out these things to think about as you walk through your home with an agent or stager. 1. PAINT Fix! There’s...

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October 2024

Sport & Leisure

Boardriders make history with club’s first wave pool pointscore

Making history today for the club with our 1st ever club pointscore in a wave pool Urbnsurf Sydney. We teamed up with Surf Park Productions to make this dream become a reality on Tuesday, August 27. We had the entire wave pool exclusively for two...

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October 2024