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Flat chat: why units could soon become hot property
Apartments stand out as an affordable choice when it comes to cracking the property market, not to mention downsizing. But a looming...
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Sep 21, 20234 min read
3 ways pre-approval can give buyers an edge
There’s a lot to be said for having your home loan pre-approved. But does pre-approval mean you’re putting the cart before the horse?...
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Sep 14, 20232 min read
Property market climbs towards new peak
The property market has thumbed its nose at higher interest rates, with values rising almost 5% since March. Here’s why national housing...
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Sep 7, 20232 min read
How does your home loan compare?
No change to the cash rate again this month, but lenders’ mortgage rates have been jumping around more than a bunch of toddlers at a...
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Aug 31, 20232 min read
Low deposit first home buyers now have $82,000 in equity
First home buyers who bought into the market using the federal government’s 5% deposit scheme have racked up $82,000 in home equity on...
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Aug 24, 20233 min read
Help to Buy Scheme set to kick off in 2024
The highly anticipated Help to Buy Scheme will kick off next year, giving more Aussies a chance to score their dream home. Today we’ll...
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Aug 17, 20233 min read
More Aussies turn to mortgage brokers for a hand managing hikes
An avalanche of rate hikes over the past 18 months has supersized home loan repayments. But savvy homeowners aren’t panicking. In fact,...
Growthfront Home Loans
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Sneaky rate hikes – is your lender behind them?
The Reserve Bank (RBA) may have kept the cash rate on hold but that hasn’t stopped some lenders from hiking their variable home loan...
Michael Smith
Mar 15, 20232 min read
March Home Loan and Interest Rate Update
In a move that was widely expected, the nation’s central bank hiked interest rates for the tenth straight occasion on the first Tuesday...
Michael Smith
Mar 15, 20232 min read
February Housing Market Update: Pricing downturn moderates amid low stock
A slowdown in the correction of house prices offers hope to borrowers and investors alike, but the devil is in the detail. As the housing...
Michael Smith
Nov 14, 20224 min read
Investment Property Taxes and Negative Gearing
Every tax year, millions of Australians spend countless hours looking for concessions and deductions that might improve their financial...
Michael Smith
Nov 13, 20225 min read
How to Start Investing in Property
With so many changes afoot in the property market at this time, you might be wondering where to begin if you want to start investing in...
Michael Smith
Nov 13, 20225 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Real Estate
Over the long-term, real estate has been one of the best-performing asset classes, so it is no wonder Australians have a love affair with...
Michael Smith
Nov 13, 20224 min read
How to Find Your Perfect Investment Property
The perfect investment property may seem like a fantasy, but it’s closer to reality than you might think. That is, provided you have the...
Michael Smith
Nov 12, 20223 min read
The Lowdown on Commercial Property Investing
Whether you’re new to property investing, or you’re an experienced veteran, commercial properties come with distinct qualities that can...
Michael Smith
Nov 11, 20223 min read
What is Rental Yield?
Unlike the family home, property investing is all about generating a return. This often centres on the value of the property growing over...
Michael Smith
Nov 10, 20224 min read
How to Refinance Your Home Loan
If you’re new to refinancing, or unfamiliar with the concept, you may want to pay particular attention if you own a property. You see,...
Michael Smith
Nov 9, 20223 min read
How to Secure a Home Loan
It’s never easy to break into the property market, but some up-front planning and preparation can go a long way towards a smoother...
Michael Smith
Nov 8, 20224 min read
How to Make an Offer For a Property
It’s always a daunting prospect when you find a property you like, and you either want to make an offer before it goes to auction, after...
Michael Smith
Nov 7, 20222 min read
What Is Lenders' Mortgage Insurance (LMI)
Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance, or LMI for short, is a type of insurance that protects the financial interests of the lender. Unlike...
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