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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Where it's cheaper to buy than rent
A new report has found it’s now cheaper to buy a home than it is to rent in almost every capital city.
Home Loans
23 Jan, 2013
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Three ways to increase your home's value
House prices are tipped to remain stable this year, with the almost annual double digit house price growth of the last decade a thing of the past, reports show.
Home Loans
21 Jan, 2013
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How a little bit of research could save you thousands on your mortgage
Would you spend more time researching a holiday than the right home loan? According to reports, despite home loans being one of the biggest financial decisions most people make in their life time, some are still spending more time planning a holiday than their financial future.
Home Loans
14 Jan, 2013
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Return of the no-deposit home loan
Banks have relaxed their lending criteria amid growing competition in the mortgage market.
Home Loans
13 Jan, 2013
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
What does 2013 have in store for the property market?
Property prices across Australia were on a downward slide during 2012, along with interest rates. Great news if you were buying, but not so great if you were selling.
Home Loans
10 Jan, 2013
3 min read
RateCity
Managing home loan repayments
If only our home loans would pay themselves off or repayments were so minimal they barely make a dent in our bank accounts. Unfortunately, for most of us that is not the case, so let's take a closer look at these pesky home loan repayments.
Home Loans
08 Jan, 2013
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Housing too expensive for many Aussies
Two-thirds of Australians view the housing market as expensive, with half expecting property prices to rise over the coming 12 months, a report shows.
Home Loans
07 Jan, 2013
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Chip away at the mortgage using an offset facility
It appears there’s been a bounce in the real estate market following the release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) numbers that revealed home loan approvals were up in October.
Home Loans
19 Dec, 2012
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Save thousands off your first home by comparing home loans
Australia’s first home buyers are being advised to shop around after the latest Reserve Bank cut shifted interest rates at their lowest levels since April 2009.
Home Loans
19 Dec, 2012
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
From two incomes to one
Starting a family is an emotional milestone many young couples dream of. Most of us know what to expect when we embark on this life-changing journey – happiness, fulfillment, sleepless nights and crying babies. But little, if anything, is said about the challenges of transitioning from two incomes to one.
Home Loans
18 Dec, 2012
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Apartment v house: which is a better investment?
It’s an age-old question property investors have been asking themselves since they cottoned on to the fact that property makes a sound investment: house or apartment? Which property type makes a better investment?
Home Loans
18 Dec, 2012
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Is now a good time to buy?
If you’re considering buying a property, chances are you’ve asked yourself, “Is this a good time to buy?” Just as likely, friends and family have volunteered advice on whether now is a good time to buy, or whether you should wait until it is a good time to buy.
Home Loans
17 Dec, 2012
3 min read
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