As we move towards a more sustainable and ethical society in which to raise our families, many consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of how their financial choices can have an impact on the market for products that promote this. A recent report by consulting firm PwC indicated that “more than 60% of Read more…
Buying the home of their dreams will no doubt be top of many Aussie new year’s resolutions for 2024. Yet with house prices continuing to rise across the country, is this really achievable in the short term? One way of capturing that place you’ve had your eye on for months Read more…
It’s taking young couples roughly five years on average to save for a 20% home loan deposit, according to new research. Want to hear something crazy, though? We know how to quarter that timeframe… Real talk: it’s never been tougher to save up a deposit for your first home. In Read more…
There is reason to believe there is a home loan crackdown coming with the federal treasurer stating that “carefully targeted and timely adjustments” may be necessary to avoid troubled waters. You may be wondering what could a potential lending crackdown look like? Our home loan brokers have the answers. Latest Read more…
The average Australian homeowner is paying more than $37,000 in extra interest over the life of their home loan due to the loyalty tax, there are things you can do to save yourself from excess repayments. Without frequent review of your home loan, it’s easy to fall into the common Read more…
If the housing market seems impossible to enter, you may want more information about the steps you can take to make it easier or more accessible to you. Understanding key approaches to affording a property purchase will bring you one step closer to buying your first dwelling. 1. Taking Advantage Read more…
Are you intending to apply for a home loan soon? Has your home loan application been rejected in the past? Understanding certain factors that influence your attractiveness to lenders may help you boost your chances of being accepted. There are a number of things that can have an influence on Read more…
First home buyers have been granted more flexibility in their home purchasing power under the federal government’s hugely popular 5% deposit, no LMI scheme. Single parents with dependent children are also eligible for the higher property price caps, which will apply to the federal government’s new Family Home Guarantee scheme, Read more…
Australia really does seem to be a seller’s market right now, and if you’re looking to buy you might be feeling hopeless, but don’t give up just yet! There are still a few dozen suburbs around the country where there’s more housing stock available than in previous years. The key Read more…