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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home
If you are a first-time homebuyer that’s just managed to scrape together a deposit, congratulations. As exciting and life-changing as purchasing a home can be, many…
How reliable is home loan pre-approval?
Pre-approval is a helpful step in securing an offer for your home loan. Getting pre-approval has a number of advantages, from understanding what your borrowing power…
Buy first then sell, or sell first then buy?
Most homeowners will make the switch from one property to another at some stage in their lives, whether it’s upgrading to a bigger property, downsizing for…
11 common myths about buying your first home
Looking to buy your first home? If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the information out there, you’re not alone. There are plenty of myths and misunderstandings…
How to pay your mortgage off faster
A home is a significant purchase, and the biggest debt that most people will take on in their lifetime. The average home loan term is between…
Transferring real estate to family and capital gain tax
It is not uncommon to see family wanting to help other family members by either gifting money or by transferring real estate. This may sound like…
Should you buy or rent a home in Australia in 2021?
Despite the economic downturn triggered by COVID-19, housing affordability still remains a key challenge for many Australians. On the one hand, interest rates are at a…
Breaking a fixed-term home loan: how much does it cost and should you do it?
With interest rates at a historic low, more Australians are wondering: can you break a fixed-rate home loan? Breaking a fixed-rate home loan can incur a…
7 things you can do if your mortgage deferral deadline is approaching
Earlier this year, the Australian banks introduced a range of support measures to alleviate some financial pressure and assist customers in repaying their mortgage. These included…
12 common mistakes buyers make when applying for a home loan (and how to avoid them)
Getting approved for a mortgage is a key step in the journey towards purchasing a home. However, preparing your home loan application can feel like an…
First Home Buyer Tips
Buying a property can be quite daunting and is often the single largest investment a person or family will make. Without having the right guidance, it…
6 Benefits of Using a Mortgage Broker
A mortgage broker is the middleman between the borrower (yourself) and the lender (banks), who can get you the right home loan or finance to suit…
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