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Great news for buyers: property listings spike, FOMO dials down

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Things are looking up for homebuyers. New listings are on the rise, and that can mean more choice and less FOMO pressure for buyers. Here’s how the shift in today’s market could benefit your homebuying plans. It wasn’t so long … Continue reading

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Lenders cut rates as competition heats up

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The Reserve Bank may have kept rates on hold in June, but a growing number of lenders have cut their home loan interest rates. This could be your sign to review your current loan. Here’s news that should be music … Continue reading

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Bank of Mum and Dad: why a written agreement can make sense

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With more first home buyers relying on family support to get into the market, we explain why it may be beneficial to put the details in writing if Mum and Dad offer a financial helping hand.  Higher home prices are … Continue reading

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New financial year, new reasons to review your home loan

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As the calendar flips over to July, now’s a good time to give your home loan a once-over. We look at five strategies that could help you save on interest and pay off your mortgage sooner. With three rate hikes already … Continue reading

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How the property market is shaping up in your area post budget night

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It’s just over a month since the Federal Government unveiled its tax reforms on budget night. Here’s how property values are responding across the major cities. The proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax came as a big … Continue reading

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Record smashed: over 80% of buyers turn to a broker for help

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The mortgage broking industry has notched up an exciting record with the news that brokers now account for 81% of Australia’s residential lending market. Here’s why. For some time now, mortgage brokers have been tantalisingly close to clearing the 80% … Continue reading

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5 tips to help you clear your mortgage by retirement

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Worried you’ll still be paying off your mortgage in retirement? New research shows you’re not alone. Here are five tips to help clear the slate before you hang up your work boots. A new trend is emerging that could leave … Continue reading

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Not a housing “crash” – easing growth and plenty of buying opportunities

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House price growth is slowing but experts say not to expect a crash. We look at what’s changed, and why today’s market may offer good opportunities for homebuyers. Recent home price data from Cotality may be just what homebuyers have … Continue reading

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Gen Z races into the property market

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A few tweaks to a popular first home buyer scheme has driven a “surge” in Gen Zs buying their first home. And it’s not the only upside giving first home buyers a boost now. The expansion of the popular 5% Deposit … Continue reading

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Home loan interest rate rising? There may be other options

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It was great while it lasted, but the rate cut party is well and truly over. Today we look at how you could potentially reduce your home loan interest rate without relying on the Reserve Bank. A string of rate … Continue reading

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