Home loans 101

Home loans 101 – Facts and features

Home loans 101 There are a range of home loans available in Australia, so it can be hard to understand their features and whether they are right for you. This

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First Home Buyer – key considerations

First home buyer tips Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions people make in their lifetime – here are some practical ‘first home buyer tips’ if

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First Home Buyers – Settlement Checklist

Your property settlement checklist From a first home buyers point of view, settlement is the day that they get the keys to the property – however, in reality, property settlement

Borrowing Capacity

Understanding your borrowing capacity

The amount you can borrow versus what you should borrow Understanding your borrowing capacity is a key element in taking out a loan. And the amount you can borrow and

Understanding construction loans

Understanding how a construction loan works What makes construction lending different? The difference between a construction loan and a standard home loan is that instead of a lump sum payment

Debt

Using debt effectively

Using debt effectively The foundation of using debt effectively is understanding the difference between inefficient debt and efficient debt. From that basis, assuming these are used in conjunction with a

First Home Buyer – Impact of stamp duty concessions

Buying a first home isn’t an easy endeavour and brings with it many challenges. Saving a deposit is the main impediment, followed by stamp duty costs and in more recent

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NSW State Government announces housing affordability package

The NSW government has announced a series of housing affordability initiatives designed to assist first home buyers enter the market including stamp duty relief and taxing foreign investors. The measures

You’ve won the auction – what happens next?

Congratulations! You’ve just bought a property at auction. Before you can move in, there are some things you need to do. Sale contract and deposit There’s no cooling-off period when you

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Smart refinancing strategies

Smart refinancing strategies A home loan isn’t just a debt, it can also be a financial tool that can be used to build wealth and when managed properly to facilitate

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