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Laine Gordon

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Home Loans

Students bumping up property prices

According to the head of the financial stability department at the Reserve Bank of Australia, part of the reason for higher property prices is the student population.

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09 Nov, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Are you underinsured for home and contents?

Don't rely on your savings account to cover financial strife - secure home and contents insurance, and make surely you've got the appropriate level of cover.

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Laine Gordon -

05 Nov, 2014 -

3 min read

Superannuation

What is a superannuation guarantee?

Do you have questions about the superannuation guarantee (SG)? They're all answered here! Read on to find out how the super guarantee affects you.

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28 Oct, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Foreign buyer activity picks up

Foreign investment activity is on the rise, according to National Australia Bank. Which areas will get lots of attention in upcoming months?

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Laine Gordon -

26 Oct, 2014 -

3 min read

Superannuation

What is superannuation?

Are you wondering what Australian superannuation is all about? Here's an introduction to the scheme that helps people save for retirement.

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Laine Gordon -

23 Oct, 2014 -

3 min read

Investment Funds

Ethical investing: Where does your moral compass lie?

If you're toying with the idea of managed superannuation and investment funds, pay attention to the ethical trend sweeping the globe.

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Laine Gordon -

21 Oct, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

New builds bring hope for first home buyers

New housing starts have reached record highs. Have you used a home loan calculator to see how much you could borrow in order to secure real estate?

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Laine Gordon -

19 Oct, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

The risks of a smaller home deposit

Australians are taking out home loans, often with limited deposits. But this means they're paying for Lenders Mortgage Insurance, while sellers are also putting themselves at risk.

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Laine Gordon -

02 Oct, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

New home trend: Micro apartments

Using a home loan calculator is just the first step to buying property. What if your lender denies you a loan, because your desired dwelling is too small?

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Laine Gordon -

30 Sep, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Australia leads the world in property sustainability

Those securing home loans in Australia should know they could be buying some of the most sustainable real estate in the world

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Laine Gordon -

28 Sep, 2014 -

3 min read