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Can everyday people make a difference to inflation?
Last week we got the news that we are now seeing another rate rise of 0.25%, bringing the cash rate to 4.35%. The continuous increases
13 November 2023
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The Stress Less Way to Sell in 3 Easy Steps
Agent selection services is a great way to reduce your stress levels when selling, but why? Research We research agents in the area thoroughly, then
24 April 2023
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Builders in Administration- what it means
2023 has been a year of crises for the entire building industry with approximately a dozen builders collapsed. The recent news of Porter Davis also
3 April 2023
Refinancing at its best
With stressed out customers who were potentially looking at having to sell the family home – working with WhiteStar and one of our many lending
22 March 2023
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Do we have enough in Super?
For most people, their lifestyle at retirement depends on the outcome of their super. We work and have employee contributions and personal contributions to build
16 March 2023
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A Mortgage Review can stop you from being a trapped borrower
Mortgage Review – know your options and avoid being a Trapped Borrower. With the lowest interest rates in history over the last few years, Homeowners
13 February 2023
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How can I save money on my home loan in 2022?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate 5 times since the start of 2022. Currently, the cash rate is sitting at 2.35%.
8 September 2022
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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
31 March 2022
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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
31 March 2022
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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
23 November 2021
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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
23 November 2021
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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
23 November 2021
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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
23 November 2021
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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
14 October 2021
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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
21 June 2021