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When is a mortgage pre-approval not really an approval?
Is your mortgage pre-approval worth anything? Possibly not With Australia settling into a Covid-normal environment, and buyers enjoying continued low rates and generous government grants
What on earth is a conveyancer?
Our licensed conveyancer Liz outlines the main conveyancing steps for the typical property sale or purchase. Conveyancing is a necessary process in both buying or
Getting the most from your next tax return
Tax laws, and in particular claiming for expenses, can be a daunting prospect for most people outside the profession. And while there are undoubtedly many
How to choose a property management company
Leanne, our head of property management, offers her insights into what to look for when choosing a property management company. Finding and buying the ideal
Thinking about an investment property? Our top six tips could help you avoid disaster.
Our senior investment consultant Clayton, offers his top tips for finding the right investment property. Research the area and get advice from experts. Always make
Why 2021 may be the ‘Year of the Homebuyer’
The WhiteStar broking team explain why 2021 could be your year for property. Only a month into the new year, and already our brokers are
WhiteStar’s First home Buyers checklist
Buying your first home can be a bit daunting particularly when you’re young. WhiteStar Finance can help you. Knowing the steps for successfully buying a
What is conveyancing?
Whether you are buying a home or selling a home, there are many critical steps to be managed, most of which have legal implications and
Mortgage deferrals and their impact on future finance.
Across Australia, the Covid-19 mortgage pauses will soon be coming to an end. And while approved deferrals on repayments have been invaluable to many borrowers,
Are Victoria’s regional centres the rental goldmine you’re searching for?
Solid and rising rental returns are an intrinsic part of most people’s property investment strategy. However, in the quest for such returns, many people make
Making the most of incredible opportunities
Despite all that’s happening in the world, on the home front there’s rarely been a time when the conditions have been so positive for those
Property management – outsource or keep it personal
There are two basic questions you need to ask yourself when considering whether to manage your tenanted property. They are: could I do the job
Should you buy before you sell?
Selling and buying a home at the same time presents certain challenges, so it’s important to decide on s strategy and your fall-back plan. Before
Finance Case Study #9
People with multiple loans consolidate and refinance to free up cash flow. Recently, one of our smart clients decided it would be wise to look
Mortgage repayment pause – what the next few months could mean for you.
When it was announced by major banks and lenders that they would be temporarily pausing mortgage repayment requirements, it’s not surprising that many mortgage-holders assumed