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Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Top 4 factors influencing house price growth
There are many factors that determine whether properties will grow in price in a neighbourhood, including supply and the quality of infrastructure.
Home Loans
15 Jun, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Six things you didn't know about the capital gains tax
The capital gains tax is turning 20 this year. In anticipation of this, here are six things about it you might never have had a clue were true.
Home Loans
22 May, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
What's behind property capital growth?
Capital growth is more than just lower interest rates and affordable home loans. Elements like employment, population increases and liveability also matter.
Home Loans
09 Apr, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
2055: What's the future for Australian property?
The Intergenerational Report released last month has already made significant waves around the country, outlining the demographic changes that Australia is likely to see over the next 40 years. Commentators have been falling over each other to explain the implications these shifts will have for their chosen industries.
Home Loans
07 Apr, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Top 4 tips for dealing with property price growth
You've been hearing all about rapidly soaring property prices - what can you do to get in on this growth without going bankrupt?
Home Loans
27 Mar, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
3 tips for choosing a luxury home
Luxury homes are not like ordinary types of property. If you want to walk away with the right one, it's important to take the right steps.
Home Loans
27 Mar, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Which property hot spots are sizzling in 2015?
What are the property hot spots for 2015? It's, sometimes literally, the million dollar question. We offer a few options you might want to consider.
Home Loans
15 Mar, 2015
5 min read
Kate Wick
Top 5 ways to take advantage of rate cuts
The RBA may have held the cash rate this month, but it doesn't mean you can't take advantage of the low rate in a variety of different ways.
Home Loans
05 Mar, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Top 4 renovation trends for 2015
Among the renovation trends that are set to dominate 2015 are healthy homes, multigenerational living and sustainability.
Home Loans
24 Feb, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
The signs of a thriving property market
Auction volumes, house prices and building activity are three of the major metrics you can use to evaluate whether or not the property market is going strong.
Home Loans
18 Feb, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Top 5 uses for your home equity
Buying a car, going on holiday, making renovations or investing - all of these are great ways to make use of your home equity.
Home Loans
15 Feb, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
What are your investment plans this year?
Do you know what investments gave the best returns last year? Using your home loan wisely could net you some pretty good returns.
Home Loans
15 Feb, 2015
3 min read
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