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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
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