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Thinking of installing a swimming pool for summer?
There are few better ways to beat the summer heat than floating in your very own pool. With a range of price points to choose from, a...
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Nov 28, 20243 min read


Buying land to build on later: what you need to know
You’ve seen the perfect piece of land but you’re not quite ready to build. No problem – a land loan can be a handy finance solution....
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Nov 23, 20243 min read


Do you really need a building inspection?
Your home is possibly the most valuable asset you will ever own. So it’s worth taking precautions to help ensure you buy a place that has...
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Nov 14, 20243 min read


Can we expect the RBA to cut back rates this summer?
With just one RBA rate decision left for 2024, homeowners may be holding onto hopes of a summer cut. We look at when rates may start...
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Nov 7, 20243 min read


How much does LMI really add to a home’s cost?
Saving for a 20% house deposit is like house training a wilful Labrador. It requires plenty of patience and persistence. Not your thing?...
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Nov 4, 20244 min read


How to nail a home loan if you’re self-employed
It’s the great Australian dream for many: giving the 9-to-5 grind the flick and running your own show. But when it comes to taking out a...
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Oct 30, 20244 min read


What’s going on with negative gearing?
Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is it all about, and could it affect you? We explain how negative gearing works, why...
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Oct 22, 20243 min read


How long it takes to save a deposit (and how to fast-track it)
Planning to buy your first home? It takes (on average) about five to six years to save a deposit at present. But who’s got the patience...
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Oct 10, 20244 min read


Could rate cuts mean house prices heat up again?
Thinking of holding off buying until interest rates fall? Wait until you see what could happen to home prices. Here’s why it could make...
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Oct 4, 20243 min read


Why 9 out of 10 first-home buyers use a mortgage broker
Remember the first time you stepped into a gym? It’s unlikely you swaggered your way over to the free weights rack and started busting...
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Sep 30, 20243 min read


TikTok vs talking to your broker? It’s no contest
TikTok and Instagram reels are fun, fast and free – but it’s important to be picky about whose content you’re viewing, especially if...
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Sep 20, 20243 min read


Fixed rates tumble: a sign of things to come?
When will interest rates fall? It’s the question everyone is asking right now, and while speculation swirls about future rate cuts, the...
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Sep 13, 20243 min read


The home loan feature 70% of new borrowers are hooked on
When it comes to home loan features we’re spoiled for choice. Even basic loans can come with a fisherman’s basket full of options. But...
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Sep 6, 20243 min read


Navigating the Journey to Your First Home in South Australia
Buying your first home is one of life’s most exciting milestones, but it can also be a complex and overwhelming process, especially in...

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Aug 20, 20242 min read


Five ways to fund a renovation
Considering transforming your home from ‘banal’ to ‘brilliant’, but lack the funds to support your makeover? Never fear, we’ve rounded up...

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Jul 17, 20243 min read


How to avoid paying too much for a home
Knowing what a property is worth is central to avoiding paying too much for it. It’s about doing your homework, knowing what you want,...

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Jul 17, 20242 min read


Comparison rates
Comparing apples with oranges doesn’t make sense. To make finding the right loan easier, and to make advertised rates as transparent as...

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Jul 17, 20242 min read


Top tips for negotiating a property price
Here are our top tips to tactfully negotiate the price without ruining your chances of securing the property. Tip #1: Never enter a...

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May 21, 20242 min read


Rental yields – what you need to know
Rental yield, –the rate of rental income returned against the costs of an investment property, is a great indicator of a property’s...

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May 21, 20242 min read


Is a family guarantee right for you
Thinking of being a guarantor? Ask these three questions first Entering the property market is no easy feat for a first homebuyer, and...

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May 21, 20242 min read
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