Outdoor kitchens are an increasingly covetable (and marketable) lifestyle addition in Australian homes. We’re looking beyond the barbecue and creating …
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Let there be light
Dark interiors aren’t much fun to live with and can be a serious turn-off for would-be home buyers or tenants. Most homes and apartments have at least a couple …
Should I use a mortgage broker instead of a bank?
Mortgage brokers have access to thousands of different lending products, which means they can find the right loan for you – no matter your circumstances.These …
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Buy Now Pay Later – what you need to know
Younger Australians, in particular, have embraced the relatively new ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ service offered through providers such as AfterPay and ZipPay, with the …
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Applying for a loan? Don’t just pay off the credit cards
It seems like a no brainer, right? You are buying a home, so you’ll pay off your credit cards to reduce your debt but keep them active so you can buy some …
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The home loan approval process
Following the lodgement of a home loan application, hopeful borrowers are often keen to know what will happen next and how long it will take for them to receive …
Buy Now Pay Later – the hidden danger potentially stopping you from owning your own home
The Buy Now Pay Later sector is winning-over the youth demographic with the promise of instant gratification, but leading mortgage brokers are warning that with …
Open Banking – what does it mean for me?
There’s a big change coming. Consumer Data Right is about to hit the banking industry in the form of ‘Open Banking’.From 1 July, the Big Four banks – …
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A stitch in time saves nine: why it pays to invest time and money in maintenance
A home is the most expensive thing you’ll ever purchase in your life, so it makes sense to look after it. Much like a car, regular maintenance is essential to …
Is one phone call really all it takes to secure a lower interest rate
With official interest rates trending downward, shrewd mortgage holders may take the opportunity to call their lender to ask for a better deal. But when even a …
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