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Do you really need a building inspection?
Your home is possibly the most valuable asset you will ever own. So it’s worth taking precautions to help ensure you buy a place that has...
Nov 14, 20243 min read
Can we expect the RBA to cut back rates this summer?
With just one RBA rate decision left for 2024, homeowners may be holding onto hopes of a summer cut. We look at when rates may start...
Nov 7, 20243 min read
How much does LMI really add to a home’s cost?
Saving for a 20% house deposit is like house training a wilful Labrador. It requires plenty of patience and persistence. Not your thing?...
Oct 31, 20244 min read
How to nail a home loan if you’re self-employed
It’s the great Australian dream for many: giving the 9-to-5 grind the flick and running your own show. But when it comes to taking out a...
Oct 24, 20243 min read
What’s going on with negative gearing?
Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is it all about, and could it affect you? We explain how negative gearing works, why...
Oct 17, 20243 min read
How long it takes to save a deposit (and how to fast-track it)
Planning to buy your first home? It takes (on average) about five to six years to save a deposit at present. But who’s got the patience...
Oct 10, 20244 min read
Could rate cuts mean house prices heat up again?
Thinking of holding off buying until interest rates fall? Wait until you see what could happen to home prices. Here’s why it could make...
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Why 9 out of 10 first-home buyers use a mortgage broker
Remember the first time you stepped into a gym? It’s unlikely you swaggered your way over to the free weights rack and started busting...
Sep 26, 20242 min read
TikTok vs talking to your broker? It’s no contest
TikTok and Instagram reels are fun, fast and free – but it’s important to be picky about whose content you’re viewing, especially if...
Sep 19, 20243 min read
Fixed rates tumble: a sign of things to come?
When will interest rates fall? It’s the question everyone is asking right now, and while speculation swirls about future rate cuts, the...
Sep 12, 20243 min read
The home loan feature 70% of new borrowers are hooked on
When it comes to home loan features we’re spoiled for choice. Even basic loans can come with a fisherman’s basket full of options. But...
Sep 5, 20243 min read
How much has your home’s value risen by?
We’ve all heard the rule of thumb about property being a long-term investment. Well, get this: many home owners have seen the value of...
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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