November 28, 2024Thinking 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, […]
November 21, 2024Buying land to build on later: what you need to knowYou’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. […]
November 14, 2024Do 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 […]
November 7, 2024Can 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 […]
October 31, 2024How 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? You could take […]
October 24, 2024How to nail a home loan if you’re self-employedIt’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 […]
October 17, 2024What’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 it’s […]
October 10, 2024How 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 […]
October 3, 2024Could 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 sense to […]