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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
21 June 2021
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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
21 June 2021
Blog
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
21 June 2021
Accounting
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
21 June 2021
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What’s in the federal budget for homeownership?
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
24 May 2021
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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
28 April 2021
Bad Credit
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
9 March 2021
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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
3 March 2021
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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
8 February 2021
Accounting
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
4 February 2021
Blog
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
4 February 2021
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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
4 February 2021
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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
4 February 2021
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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
22 December 2020
Blog
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
4 November 2020