Why choose a mortgage broker to refinance?
Did you know that seven out of 10 borrowers use a mortgage broker? During the June 2024 quarter , mortgage brokers wrote 73.7% of all new...
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Oct 213 min read
What type of home loan do I need?
When you’re new to buying property, choosing a home loan can be overwhelming. There are dozens of different lenders out there all...
Sep 273 min read
Questions to ask during an inspection
When you’ve been scrolling through marketing photos of a property and you finally set foot in it at an inspection, it can be easy to get...
Sep 33 min read
Rentvesting: an option for first-time buyers
With today’s cost of living pressures and the median dwelling value in Australia now at $794,000, many young Australians feel like...
Aug 13 min read
Shining a spotlight on scams
We’ve all received them. A dodgy message about a missed delivery. A robotic-sounding phone call with some random request for information....
Jul 113 min read
Budget initiatives to help aspiring homeowners
In May, the Federal Government delivered the 2024-25 budget. It included several measures such as a $300 energy bill rebate and rent...
Jun 123 min read
End of financial year tax tips for investors
If you’re a property investor, it’s important to be across all of the tax deductions that could be available to you. Here are some tips.
May 160 min read
2024-2025 Federal Budget
A Breakdown of the Federal Budget and what it means for you.
Feb 42 min read
How to get started in property investing
Are you considering entering the realm of property investment to build wealth and secure a comfortable retirement? While the prospect is...
Jan 63 min read
2023 in review, what to expect from 2024
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the end of the year, and what a year it’s been in the property world! Let’s take a look at some of...
Nov 23, 20232 min read
End of year financial checklist
As we move towards the end of yet another year and ponder how fast the last 12 months have come and gone many of us find ourselves...
Oct 24, 20233 min read
House Appraisal vs Market Value: how much is your home worth?
What is a property actually worth? The answer may vary depending on if you were to ask a real estate agent or a valuer working for a...
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Smart Investing for the Budget-Savvy
Is a small budget holding you back from property investment? Think again! You might be surprised to learn that you don't need a hefty...
Aug 16, 20233 min read
Buying property with family and friends
Since 1 July, many home buyers have been gearing up so they can take advantage of the changes to the Federal Government’s housing grant...
Aug 3, 20236 min read
How to apply for a home loan
The Great Australian Dream has always been to own a home. For first home buyers, you may be wondering what steps are actually involved in...
Jun 14, 20236 min read
Money saving tips for the financial year ahead
Most of us have been feeling the pinch lately, but the good news is that with a little bit of groundwork, you can keep more cash in your...
May 16, 20232 min read
Explained: The $20,000 instant asset write-off for small businesses
A ramped-up instant asset write-off scheme will offer small businesses tax breaks on eligible purchases over the next financial year, the...
May 4, 20235 min read
What does the latest RBA cash rate decision mean for your home loan?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has fired off the 11th rate hike in this cycle, raising the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.85%,...
May 2, 20233 min read
Government expands eligibility for home grants
Millions of Australians could be eligible for government funding under an extension of three grants helping first home buyers enter the...
Apr 3, 20233 min read
4 Reasons to consider investing in property now
Have you been patiently waiting in the wings, wondering whether or not to buy your first investment property in 2023? You’re not alone....
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