One of the most common mistakes that homebuyers make is to buy a house too quickly, without taking time to get to know the property first. Buying a house is …
How often should I review my home loan?
A home loan is a long term commitment, typically paid back over several decades. You don’t expect your lifestyle to stay the same over those decades, so it …
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How Negative Gearing Could Help You
Imagine that you have just bought a house or flat, with the intention of renting it out. You have a mortgage to pay on it every month. You have found a renter, …
Jobs boost for WA economy
Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics findings show that Western Australia outperformed the country as the leading job creating state. Over 40,000 full-time …
How an Offset Account Can Save You Thousands
If you’re looking to pay off your mortgage as cheaply and quickly as possible, then an offset account might be just the thing for you. Mortgages generally take …
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Do I Need a Conveyancer?
What is a conveyancer? Conveyancing is the legal and administrative work involved in transferring the ownership of a property. A conveyancer is responsible …
Do I have to pay Capital Gains Tax?
What is Capital Gains Tax? A ‘capital gain’ is the profit you make from selling an investment asset. This generally consists of the money you receive from …
Why you should Refinance before the end of the year
With the official Reserve Bank cash rate remaining at record lows, it may come as a surprise when home loan experts warn of impending interest rate …
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Buying Off the Plan
You probably have a friend or family member who has bought an apartment off the plan. Buying off the plan means that the construction company are offering the …
How to Calculate Government Fees
Few realise how much they need to have saved up to buy a home. While many first home buyers assume that they only need to save up a deposit, the reality is that …