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Benefits of a home loan check
Is it time to check and change your home loan? If you’ve had the same loan for a number of years, it might be time
Are you ready to buy a house or an investment property?
The first question to ask yourself when considering purchasing property is how much can you afford. This is no easy question within itself, and relies
Things to look for before your property settlement
The pre-settlement period between signing the contract of sale and actually getting the keys to your new property can often feel anything but settling. And
Property Management: A guide for new landlords
Buying your first investment property is often one of life’s most exciting milestones. But once the initial exhilaration subsides, it’s time for your new purchase
What is rentvesting?
In Australia, there is a long-held belief that one should try to get out of the rental cycle and into your own home. For many
Property and Finance Case Study #12
Smart investment reaps big rewards for one of our clients In 2019, the WhiteStar team was proud to assist one of our clients in buying
Shift in lending policy could bite investors and interest-only loans
The Federal Treasurer has signalled a tightening of borrowing criteria that could severely impact property investors with high levels of borrowing, as well as those
Things to consider when buying vacant land
If you’re planning to build a new home, it’s only natural you’ll spend hours poring over architects’ concepts and builder designs, weighing up choices and
What is a construction loan and how does it work?
Borrowing to build a new home is a very different process from borrowing for an established one. In fact, some lenders who happily offer mortgages
Using your existing equity to buy an investment property
Almost every day, finance and real estate commentators in the media remind us about the incredible, bounce-back of the Victorian property market. Even Melbourne, which
Changes to the Victorian tenancy act
In March this year, a swathe of new rules and regulations for Victorian landlords came into effect and, while the Property Management team at WhiteStar
Working from home deductions – what you can and cannot claim
With the end of the financial year not far away, the Australian Taxation Office is reminding us how best to navigate working-from-home deductions. If you’ve
What’s in the federal and state budget for home ownership?
What’s in the federal budget for homeownership? Twelve-month extension of the HomeBuilder construction commencement period for existing applicants. First Home Loan Guarantee Scheme: An extra
Finance Case Study #11
Refinance for a better rate to improve cash flow and cash out for future investment use. One of our clients had their regular review and
Finance Case Study #10
Purchase Owner Occupied Home with Father Our client is self-employed living and caring for his parents. They have been renting for years and always wanted