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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…
NSW stamp duty reform: what the proposed changes mean for homeowners and buyers
Earlier this week, NSW State Treasurer Dominic Perrottet proposed one of the biggest changes to the way Australians have been taxed on property. Under Perrottet’s proposed…
What does the latest RBA interest rate cut mean for borrowers?
On November 3, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates to a record low of 0.1 per cent as a result of the COVID-19…
Everything you need to know about the FHLDS New Home Guarantee (NHG)
As part of the latest federal budget, the Australian Government has made an extra 10,000 spaces available under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS), specifically…
What does the 2020-21 federal budget mean for home buyers and SMBs?
At the beginning of October, the Federal Government released the budget for 2020-21. The latest federal budget aims to boost economic activity and create jobs in…
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…
How to get a home loan as a sole trader
There are plenty of upsides to being a sole trader. You get to be your own boss, work flexible hours, and earn a higher income. However,…
Getting a home loan during COVID-19: the changes you need to be aware of
The COVID-19 pandemic has literally touched every sector in Australia, from small business to tourism, technology, and banking. One of the biggest changes, however, has been…
Stamp duty news: NSW abolishes stamp duty for first home buyers amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The New South Wales Government has just announced a $78 million relief measure that will see stamp duty abolished for all first home buyers purchasing new…
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