To Renovate or Sell? As homeowners, my partner and I recently found ourselves at a crossroads that some of my clients face: Should we renovate my beloved home to better suit our merging families and future needs as we age, or sell it and purchase a new property that meets…
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We are excited to share the latest mortgage interest rates available from Westpac and CBA. Effective 21 August 2024, Westpac has lowered fixed rates for home loan customers across a range of terms their our Owner Occupied and Investment Property Loans. Owner Occupier Fixed Rates Starting from 5.99%p.a. and Investment Fixed Rates…
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We are excited to share the latest mortgage interest rates available from Macquarie Bank. As of 13th August 2024, they have some highly competitive Fixed Rates for various term lengths. For a 1-year term, they offering an attractive rate of 5.89%. This is an excellent choice for those seeking a short-term…
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As a mortgage broker, I often hear from clients who want to buy a new home without the hassle of renting in between selling their current home. The simple answer to this dilemma is: Bridging Finance. This blog aims to help you understand: What a bridging loan is The differences…
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By Andres Guzman - 26/06/2024 Before you apply for a home loan with your partner, there are a few discussions that you need to have that go a little beyond what you may know already You’ve found someone you want to spend your life with – the hard part is…
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It’s the ultimate property conundrum – buy or rent? The answer is: it depends. Annoying, right? But don’t be discouraged. It’s not an impossible question to answer. It just means the key factors you need to consider – prices, rent, interest rates – are constantly shifting. It’s worth diving into…
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2023 will ring in changes to stamp duty and home-buyer schemes around the country. Here’s a quick fly-over of shifts at national and State level set to kick in this year. NATIONAL Help to Buy The Albanese Government’s flagship housing policy Help to Buy is expected to launch in July this…
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Don't let them do a dash with your cash. As if Aussie home buyers didn't have enough to contend with, now the soaring price of real estate has drawn the attention of international cyber criminals who have stolen deposit and sales payments totalling millions. Hackers are targeting loose security around…
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Who knew selling eggs at the garden gate could void your home insurance? Apparently not many people, including the Victorian homeowners who have found themselves at the centre of an insurance nightmare that should prompt everyone with a side hustle to check their coverage. It seems having an Australian Business…
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Haven's tips to keep the Grinch at bay as interest rates rocket. The message is loud and clear. The Reserve Bank of Australia wants households to tighten their belts to keep a lid on inflation. And to do it they're making sure we all have less to spend after paying…
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