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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 Pepper Real Estate. Ian also volunteers with local community groups including school P&Cs, sporting clubs and business chambers.

Sport & Leisure

Epic morning for pointscore no.6

Winter? What winter? The sun was out, the weather was warm, the waves were pumping for our June pointscore #6 at Sharkey’s Beach. In the morning the sets were solid and groomed by a light offshore wind, making for a super fun day. The A Grade saw...

Ian Pepper

July 2025

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RBA Holds Rates Steady – What It Means for the Local Property Market

At its July meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) opted to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 3.85%, despite broad expectations among economists and financial markets for a 0.25% cut. The decision reflects the RBA’s cautious optimism...

Ian Pepper

July 2025

Sport & Leisure

Power carves at Coledale corner

The waves of the past few weeks continued but in a southerly direction, making Coledale corner the place to be for our 5th pointscore on Sunday, May 18. Some brisk winds from the south kicked up throughout the day but the waves held up and increased...

Ian Pepper

June 2025

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RBA Cuts Interest Rates by 0.25%

Ian is a regular advertiser in the Illawarra Flame

Ian Pepper

May 2025

Sport & Leisure

Record turnout of 130 surfers at pointscore #4

A perfect weather day of sunshine and light winds for pointscore #4 with fun waves on offer for all our divisions at Sharkey’s Beach. Waves were a bit on the smaller side, but the April pointscore went off with action a plenty, both in the ocean...

Ian Pepper

May 2025

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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...

Ian Pepper

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?...

Ian Pepper

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...

Ian Pepper

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.

Ian Pepper

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...

Ian Pepper

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...

Ian Pepper

November 2024