How much is stamp duty?
It’s not easy to predict the cost of stamp duty because the final figure depends on several variables. These include the state you live in,
22 May 2018
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Changes to investment loans. Are you paying too much?
More and more property investors are searching for better deals on their investment loans following a series of rate increases over a 24 month period.
22 May 2018
Mums and Dads Helping 55% of First Home Buyers
A 2018 report by Digital Finance Analytics has revealed that 55% of first home buyers are receiving financial assistance from their parents to enter the property
22 May 2018
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Research reveals 40% of property investors do not have the right landlord insurance
Attention investors! We want to talk to you about landlord insurance and why you need to have it. There are over 2 million people in
9 March 2018
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What are your thoughts on comprehensive credit reporting?
We recently wrote about the Comprehensive Credit Reporting mandate. The mandate changes the credit reporting process. What this means is banks and lenders have more
14 February 2018
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Townhouse dreams: why investors are sweeping up townhouses in Melbourne
Have you ever noticed how quickly townhouses get purchased and tenanted? It’s because the demand for townhouses is huge for both buyers and renters. Singles,
14 February 2018
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This is how you can avoid paying credit card interest.
Paying interest on loans and credit cards is not an enjoyable experience. Interest on loans is impossible to avoid completely, but there are ways to
14 February 2018
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FREE Christmas events in Melbourne
Christmas time can be the best time of year to make life long memories with friends and family. It can also be the most expensive
21 December 2017
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Why first home buyers should consider ‘Rentvesting’
‘Rentvesting’ is a strategy that more Australians, especially first home buyers, are using to enter the property market and build equity faster. ‘Rentvesting’ is the
21 December 2017
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What you need to know about the 2018 Comprehensive Credit Reporting Mandate
Very recently, the Federal Government announced that laws will be introduced to mandate Comprehensive Credit Reporting in 2018. Before we get into specific details about
19 December 2017
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More Great News for Ballarat: Property Investors, Tenants, and Residents
Australia’s largest Regional City is making headlines for all the right reasons. We have been talking to you about the investment potential in Ballarat quite
13 December 2017
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New Year’s Resolutions Checklist
Setting New Year’s Resolutions can be very exciting. It’s when your dreams and aspirations run wild and confidence can skyrocket. The key to achieving the
6 December 2017
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Proposed changes to renting in Victoria
The significant reforms recently announced by the Andrews Government have caused quite a concern amongst agents and landlords.
24 October 2017
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Property Investors: lodge your tax return by Oct 31 or you may be penalised
The tax deadline of October 31 is approaching. For property investors, in particular, failing to act quickly and responsibly may result in a lower return
11 October 2017
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Why is refinancing so popular?
Refinancing is the process of finding a more suitable home loan product to help you achieve a particular goal.
11 October 2017