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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
20 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
06 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
28 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
Money Editor
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
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Simple ideas for adding value to your home
Whether you’re planning to sell now or simply want to keep your options open in the long-term, adding value to your home over time is a smart move for any homeowner.
Home Loans
19 Dec, 2013
3 min read
RateCity
Smart tips for adding value to your home
Whether you’re planning to sell now or simply want to keep your options open in the long-term, adding value to your home over time is a smart move for any homeowner.
Home Loans
18 Dec, 2013
3 min read
Kate Cowling
Superannuation versus paying off the mortgage
You’ve saved diligently all year, or perhaps you’ve received an unexpected windfall, bonus or inheritance. No matter how you’ve come across it, the question is likely to be about how to make the most of any spare cash – a common choice would be to inject it into your mortgage or add it to your superannuation fund.
Home Loans
15 Dec, 2013
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Fixed rates rise further in November
A growing number of institutions are increasing the interest rates on their fixed home loans - a move that shows their hand on where they think the market might be heading.
Home Loans
10 Dec, 2013
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Four property investment myths
Just under 8 percent of the Australian population owns an investment property, according to the Australian taxation Office, although a much higher proportion considers it – or ends up selling up and giving up on the dream of being a landlord.
Home Loans
25 Nov, 2013
3 min read
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