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How to get your house ready to sell

It's not easy, that selling your home business. First, you've got to decide where you want to go next. Then you've got to work it all out with the bank, get an agent, etc...what you...

Property Depreciation 101: Everything you need to know

It's almost that time of year again - yes, tax time! June 30 will be here before we know it and for all investors that means understanding how depreciation works and what can you claim...

Mortgage 101: How much can I borrow?

Buying a new home, no matter whether it is your first or your fifteenth, is a big financial commitment. It often involves committing to repaying a large debt over a long period of time. The...

The use of buy now, pay later schemes could be harming your chances of securing a good home loan

The wonders of buy now, pay later schemes mean that you can buy that skirt, phone, holiday or gift as soon as you want it, and then pay for it when you have the money....

Renting by choice: Why more potential buyers are choosing to stay renters

The private rental sector has expanded dramatically over the last two decades — at more than twice the rate of increase in Australian households. This increasingly diverse form of housing is now home to one...

Less for more: Why Australians are moving towards smaller homes

It used to be the case that "bigger is better" was the catchphrase in the Australian property market, but new trends are showing that's no longer the case. In fact, Australians seem to have come...

ASIC updates their guidelines surrounding responsible lending: What does this mean for property buyers?

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has updated its guidance surrounding responsible lending rules for the first time in five years. The National Credit Laws provide consumers with important protections when seeking credit directly...

What is open banking and what does it mean for the future of home ownership?

We all heard about the Royal Commission into the 'Big 4' banks last year. However, less than 20% of Australians are aware of one of the biggest changes coming out of that royal commission: open...

Is build-to-rent the future of Australia’s housing market?

Demand for housing in Australia is continuing to grow; with more people moving to the country along with increasing amount of current residents looking to enter the market, demand continues to outstrip supply. This, unfortunately,...

Terrace Home or Townhome? How do you know if it is right for you?

Terrace Home, townhomes or townhouses is a word many use interchangeably in marketing these days. Whatever you would like to call them (and for the purposes of this article we are going to call them...