There’s nothing like buying your very first home. The excitement of knowing you can paint the inside whatever colour you like. The thrill of hammering a few nails into the walls for your favourite prints and not worrying about the consequences. You want your first-time buying property to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible, […]
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Are you new to the world of property investing? If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head at the complex lingo, we’re here to turn that confusion into clarity. Imagine dazzling your dinner guests with your newfound knowledge, effortlessly chatting about the ins and outs of the market. Negative Gearing In simple terms, negative gearing
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Thinking about purchasing your own home this year? How exciting! The dream of homeownership is facing some new challenges, especially for those in their twenties. Recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows the rate of young adults owning a home dropped from 50% in 1971 to only 36% in the latest 2021 Census.
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When you’re busy with life, refinancing can seem like a hassle. However, with a mortgage broker to guide you through the process, it doesn’t have to be! Refinancing may allow you to switch to a more competitive home loan, thereby potentially saving you money in interest. It can also help you achieve other goals, like
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The wonderful thing about property investing is that it opens your world up to different ways to potentially build your wealth. However, Australian Taxation Office figures released last June showed that a quarter of Australia’s property investments are held by 1% of taxpayers. The majority of those investors are over the age of 50. If you don’t
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It’s a new year; and new year calls for new goals! Do you have property goals in 2024? As some of us return to work and others enjoy the last few sun-soaked weeks of holidays, the property market remains quiet as many vendors hold off for the summer months. This can be a good time
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Ah, the holidays! It’s not just about the Christmas cheer and soaking up the Aussie summer sun. It’s also a fantastic time to go house hunting. Here’s why hitting up those open homes during the holidays could be a really smart move: 1. Eager sellers alert! Spring is usually the time when everyone’s out buying
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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 the highs and lows of 2023, and what we can expect to see in 2024. Looking back on 2023 Interest rates climbed and then plateaued From
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Planning to purchase a property in the near future? Here’s what you can do today to optimise your chances of being approved for a home loan down the track. ✅ Do your research It’s a good idea to do some research and start thinking about what kind of home loan may suit your needs. If
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It’s hard to believe it’s already December, and what a year it’s been in the property world. After falling -7.5% from a peak in April 2022 to a trough in January 2023, property prices have bounced 8.3% higher over the past 10 months, demonstrating a clear recovery. In 2023, we saw the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
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