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Will tax time look different for you?
The end of the financial year is just around the corner, and for those people who have been working from home over the pandemic, tax
17 June 2020
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The 5 mistakes to avoid as a first-time property investor
Investing in property can bring fantastic rewards but, as with all investing it is not without risks. Many of those risks however, can be reduced
19 March 2020
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Why use a mortgage broker?
How the right broker could be the difference between ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Once upon a time, when we wanted a loan, we’d go and chat
19 March 2020
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Avoid mortgage insurance with just 5% deposit and the government’s new initiative.
In the past, one of the biggest hurdles facing prospective first home buyers has been getting a 20% deposit together in order to avoid having
16 January 2020
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Comprehensive Credit Reporting
What does the new Comprehensive Credit Reporting mean for you? If you’re in the market for a new mortgage or even a personal loan or
11 December 2019
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Some Common Fears and “Why Not” not to buy an Investment Property
1. Too much risk If you have purchased your own home you have already made a big property decision. If you happen to qualify for
27 November 2019
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Five tips to paying off your mortgage sooner
Even though interest rates in Australia have been sitting at a pretty low base in recent years, it still makes sense to try and pay
16 October 2019
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Why rent when you can own?
Every time you pay rent, you’re helping someone else achieve their property goals. With interest rates at record lows and criteria for borrowing recently eased,
15 October 2019
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Top tips for property investment
Even with record low interest rates and the exceptional popularity among millions of ‘mum and dad’ investors in Australia, the idea of investing your hard-earned
14 October 2019
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Finance Case Study #8
People with multiple loans consolidate and refinance to free up cash flow. Our Mortgage Broker Emma recently helped a couple who required a consolidation and
2 October 2019
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Big Banker is watching
While banks and other lenders have softened lending criteria recently, the pay-off is that they are tightening up on the level and type of information
1 October 2019
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Paying more than you should for finance?
Are you paying too much for your loan? If you haven’t reassessed it lately – especially in light of the recent RBA cuts to the
1 October 2019
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High demand for regional rental properties see rent returns soar
It’s a landlord’s market in Victoria’s biggest regional centres, and even smaller country cities, as government and industry de-centralise their operations and the appeal of
20 August 2019
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Finance Case Study #7
When debts get out of hand, we have the answers! With school fees in arrears and various small but stressful debts playing on their minds,
12 August 2019
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Positive changes herald in the new financial year
The 2019 tax package The Federal Government’s new tax package, which became law earlier in July, will see lower and middle-income earners enjoy tax relief
30 July 2019