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Raring to refinance? Be sure to do the maths
Are you still saying “YOLO” out loud? Or going to the hairdresser with a photo of Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Rachel’ cut? Sometimes, what’s...
Mar 8, 20213 min read


How to boost your borrowing power when buying your first home
How to boost your borrowing power when buying your first home
Mar 8, 20211 min read


6 things to consider before investing in property
Buying an investment property can seem like a smart way to enter the market while enjoying tax perks and a rental income. However, if you...
Mar 8, 20213 min read


Selling your property: what’s the process?
There’s a lot more to selling a property than some clever Scando styling and some open for inspections. Discover the whole process so you...
Mar 8, 20214 min read


Preparing to refinance your home loan
You and your home loan have had a pretty good run. It’s been with you through leaky roofs and loud neighbours. But maybe your eye has...
Mar 8, 20213 min read


How to avoid overpaying on your first home
Until now, your biggest purchase was probably a car, or maybe a really big couch. It’s normal to feel nervous about money when you’re...
Mar 8, 20213 min read


6 tax tips for property investors
Some things only happen once a year. Christmas, Easter, birthdays and of course, tax time. And just like gift shopping, you should never...
Mar 8, 20213 min read


Is there really a best time of year to sell your house?
Everything seems better in spring. The air smells sweet, people are wearing shorts and baby lambs are roaming the streets. It’s no wonder...
Mar 8, 20213 min read


When is the right time to talk about my home loan?
Back in the day taking out a mortgage was like a marriage – till death do us part. But in a highly competitive home loan market, more and...
Mar 8, 20213 min read


Build or buy your first home?
Building a new home can be a great way to get what you want – a spacious master suite, open-plan living or a place to keep your weird...
Mar 8, 20213 min read


Australian housing values reach a new record high as values continue to rise
Housing values continued to rise through the first month of 2021 with CoreLogic’s national home value index up 0.9% over the month. The...
Feb 26, 20212 min read
A turbulent year for the Aussie market
Despite the impacts of COVID-19, the story of Australia’s property market in 2020 was ultimately one of resilience. In a year like no...
Dec 27, 20201 min read
Corelogic Home Value Index
DECEMBER 2020 CoreLogic’s November Home Value Indices found dwelling values rise across every capital city and rest-of-state region. Read...
Dec 27, 20201 min read


3 things you need to know when borrowing to invest in property
Borrowing to invest in property can be a viable way to expand your portfolio. But it’s important to stay up-to-date with the rules. In...
Nov 13, 20202 min read


How to renovate before selling to maximise your profit
TV shows make renovating look easy. A quick tidy, splash some paint around and install a flatpack kitchen – done. But, shockingly,...
Nov 13, 20203 min read


How to know if your home loan is The One
The home loan market can be overwhelming. So many products seem good on paper, but now you’re six weeks in and you’ve realised your loan...
Nov 13, 20202 min read
7 hidden costs of buying your first home you might have missed
You know all about the cost of buying your first home. You’ve saved a great deposit and signed on for your first mortgage. All that’s...
Nov 13, 20203 min read
Owner-occupier approvals at record highs: ABS
Owner-occupier housing loan commitments are at record-high levels, driven by low interest rates and incentives such as the HomeBuilder...
Nov 13, 20204 min read
New lending data yields unexpected results
New home lending not only rose 5.9% in September, but was up 25.5% year on year despite concerns the market would falter in the face of...
Nov 13, 20202 min read
How property demand is shifting amid COVID-19
Working remotely during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as an ageing population, has changed the nature of property demand, but a lack of...
Nov 13, 20203 min read
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