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There’s much more to property in Australia than just houses or units. And if you’re in the market for a home or investment property, it helps to know your townhouses from terrace homes so that you can choose a place that’s suited to your goals and needs. Australians are blessed with choice when it comes to buying a family home. Nationally, Australia has 10.9 million private… Read More »House, apartment or townhouse? The pros and cons of each

How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? If you’re like most people, they’re likely related to health, fitness or abstinence. But why not consider a financial one too? Here are three resolutions worth considering for 2025. There’s no denying that 2024 was a tough year for many mortgage holders – in no small part due to the hope of rate cuts dangling just out… Read More »Three financial New Year’s resolutions to tackle 2025 head-on

With the holiday season upon us, we’d like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our amazing clients for your trust and support throughout 2024. With the hope of rate cuts always dangling just out of reach, coupled with inflation, 2024 was tougher than many families anticipated. Please know that we’re always here if you ever want to discuss your mortgage – including ways we… Read More »Merry Christmas! And thanks for your support in 2024!

If you haven’t looked into refinancing since the start of higher interest rates, it might be time to ask yourself ‘why not?’ New research shows it could be time to try again – especially if you want to start 2025 off on the right foot. A new report from Canstar shows more than one in five borrowers were able to negotiate a better interest rate from their… Read More »Have you refinanced recently? It could be time this summer break

As we head towards the end of 2024, let’s take a look at how property markets performed over the last year – and discover what the experts say may lie in store for home prices in 2025. 2024 has been a year of change, with property values and market conditions shifting across many of our state and territory capitals. In fact, the only constant has… Read More »How did property prices go in 2024? And what’s tipped for 2025?

The coming weeks will see millions of Aussies enjoy a well-earned getaway, and for some, a memorable holiday will inspire plans to buy a holiday home. But is it a good idea? And can a weekender still stack up financially? We explain what to consider plus tips to fund a vacation property. It’s that time of year when we lock up our home, load up… Read More »Thinking of buying a holiday home? Here’s what to weigh up

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 pool can be affordable, but will it add value to your property? And how will you pay for your backyard oasis? Fun fact: more than 3 million Aussies have a backyard swimming pool or spa. That’s about one-in-eight Australians,… Read More »Thinking of installing a swimming pool for summer?

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. However, it can work a bit differently from a regular home loan. Here’s what you need to know. Not everyone wants to buy an established home or even a house and land package. Sometimes you just want to buy… Read More »Buying land to build on later: what you need to know

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 a clean bill of health, free from budget-busting hidden nasties. Even the most attractive homes can hide unwanted surprises, and it’s not always easy to spot a problem property. Arranging a pre-purchase pest and building inspection gets a professional… Read More »Do you really need a building inspection?