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Kate Cowling
What every first home buyer needs to know
Buying a home is a big commitment, both financially and emotionally. There is quite a lot to plan, organise and consider during the process, besides simply securing a home loan, so here is our list of what every first home buyer should know.
Home Loans
03 Apr, 2014
4 min read
RateCity
Is now a good time to buy a home?
If you already own your home, the good news is that its value is likely to steadily increase this year.
Home Loans
23 Mar, 2014
4 min read
Patricia Babalis
Mutual benefits: what's a non-bank?
Unlike the publicly listed big banks, which have a responsibility to maximise profits for shareholders, credit unions, mutual building societies and mutual banks focus on their members – or customers.
Home Loans
19 Mar, 2014
3 min read
Patricia Babalis
Five tips to shrink your home loan
Your home loan doesn’t have to rule your life forever. Follow these five smart tips to shrink your debt and own your home faster.
Home Loans
14 Mar, 2014
3 min read
Kate Cowling
Top five risks of renovating
If you are considering improving your home or are keen to get into the renovate-and-sell game, there are five risks you should keep in mind.
Home Loans
05 Mar, 2014
4 min read
Kate Cowling
The trick that could add $100,000 to your home
In a competitive marketplace, selling a home is no longer a straightforward transaction. But there is a trick that you can use to help add value.
Home Loans
21 Feb, 2014
3 min read
Patricia Babalis
How to minimise the stress of buying a home
Whether you are buying your first home or have prior experience, the process is likely to be emotionally charged and stressful. But you can certainly minimise your stress levels with the right amount of preparation and research.
Home Loans
07 Feb, 2014
3 min read
Kate Cowling
Where are Australia's next property hot spots?
The tail end of 2013 was a lucrative time for property investors and home owners alike as property prices across Australia boomed thanks to improved confidence and low interest rates.
Home Loans
06 Feb, 2014
3 min read
Patricia Babalis
Home inspection guide
You could be searching for your first home, upgrading from a bachelor pad to a family home or downsizing after the kids have moved out – whatever your circumstances, visiting countless open houses can leave you suffering sensory overload and feeling confused.
Home Loans
31 Jan, 2014
3 min read
Patricia Babalis
Apartments on the rise
As most would-be homebuyers know all too well, Australia suffers from a housing supply shortage, which experts cite as one of the reasons property prices are among the highest in the world.
Home Loans
29 Jan, 2014
3 min read
Kate Wick
Weddings are costing couples home deposits
It seems the Australian dream of home ownership is shifting, as couples begin to place more financial importance on a single day instead – their wedding day!
Home Loans
24 Jan, 2014
4 min read
Laine Gordon
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Is now the right time to fix?
To fix or not to fix? Latest inflation figures have changed the outlook for interest rates in Australia.
Home Loans
23 Jan, 2014
3 min read
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