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Property buying.

Everything you need to know to get you home.

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How the home-buying process works

How the home-buying process works

Deciphering the home loan jargon

Deciphering the home loan jargon

What do I need for a home loan application?

What do I need for a home loan application?

How to access home equity

How to access home equity

Is a house and land package better value than land alone?

Is a house and land package better value than land alone?

What types of property are best for investment?

What types of property are best for investment?

How to apply for an investment loan

How to apply for an investment loan

Is an approval in principle different from pre-approval?

Is an approval in principle different from pre-approval?

Who wants to be a homeowner (with less than 10% deposit?)

Who wants to be a homeowner (with less than 10% deposit?)

5 reasons to shop local this Christmas

5 reasons to shop local this Christmas

How COVID-19 prompted this Queensland couple to realise their dream among the trees, near the beach

How COVID-19 prompted this Queensland couple to realise their dream among the trees, near the beach

From pandemic to provincial – why I’m buying a home in the country

From pandemic to provincial – why I’m buying a home in the country

How much home loan deposit do I really need?

How much home loan deposit do I really need?

Are you eligible for a First Home Owner Grant?

Boosts, bonuses and grants available to first home buyers

10 ways to get the perfect home with renovations on a budget

9 ways to get the perfect home with renovations on a budget

5 reasons why now could be the time to refinance.

5 reasons why now could be the time to refinance.

When is the right time to talk to the bank about my home loan?

When is the right time to talk about my home loan?

First home buyers are are co-buying with family

The pros and cons of buying your first home with family

Should I buy before I’ve sold my home?

Should I buy before I’ve sold my home?

9 unexpected costs when building your home

9 unexpected costs when building your home

6 things to consider before investing in property

6 things to consider before investing in property

5 ways to bulletproof your house offer

5 ways to bulletproof your house offer

What happens on home loan settlement day?

What happens on home loan settlement day?

Investors’ 7 top tips for bidding at auction

Investors’ 7 top tips for bidding at auction

6 benefits to downsizing your home

6 benefits to downsizing your home

Turning homes into hotels: an Airbnb success story.

Turning homes into hotels: an Airbnb success story.

Selling your property: what’s the process?

Selling your property: what’s the process?

Do you know how much buying a home really costs?

Do you know how much buying a home really costs?

How much should I borrow for an investment loan?

How much should I borrow for an investment loan?

6 tax tips for property investors

6 tax tips for property investors

How can negative gearing work for you?

How can negative gearing work for you?

5 benefits of buying in a good neighbourhood

5 benefits of buying in a good neighbourhood

8 things to consider when buying off-the-plan

8 things to consider when buying off-the-plan

Why inner-city living could be more affordable than you think

Why inner-city living could be more affordable than you think

Do I need to bring a cheque to pay my auction deposit?

Do I need to bring a cheque to pay my auction deposit?

7 key considerations you need to make before you buy property

7 key considerations you need to make before you buy property

How to increase your home’s street appeal on a budget

How to increase your home’s street appeal on a budget

How to avoid a bargain-hunter’s property nightmare

How to avoid a bargain-hunter’s property nightmare

Why a small bank could be the lender of your dreams

Why a small bank could be the lender of your dreams

How to make buying in a down market work for you

How to make buying in a down market work for you

5 tips for thinking about renovating an investment property

5 tips for thinking about renovating an investment property

3 steps to choosing the right real estate agent

3 steps to choosing the right real estate agent

How the bank of mum and dad can help your kids get a home loan

How the bank of mum and dad can help your kids get a home loan

3 things you need to know when borrowing to invest in property

3 things you need to know when borrowing to invest in property

7 hidden costs of buying your first home you might have missed

7 hidden costs of buying your first home you might have missed

Negotiating? 5 tips for buying a house at the best price.

Negotiating? 5 tips for buying a house at the best price.

What do renters want in a property?

What do renters want in a property?

4 things you need to know about honeymoon home loans

4 things you need to know about honeymoon home loans

Is a house and land package good value for money?

Is a house and land package good value for money?

These simple compromises could help you buy your first home sooner

These simple compromises could help you buy your first home sooner

4 tips to diversify your property investments

4 tips to diversify your property investments

Is a fixed-rate home loan the best choice for you?

Is a fixed-rate home loan the best choice for you?

How to out-bid the competition at auction

How to out-bid the competition at auction

How to know if your home loan is The One

How to know if your home loan is The One

What’s the best home loan term for your budget?

Coming to terms with your loan

What type of first home should I buy?

What type of first home should I buy?

What is LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance)?

What is LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance)?

How to save for a deposit (even when paying rent)

How to save for a deposit (even when paying rent)

5 unexpected costs to consider when investing in property

5 unexpected costs to consider when investing in property

Why you need a pre-purchase building inspection

Why you need a pre-purchase building inspection

How much is your old home loan really costing you?

How much is your old home loan really costing you?

Do I need a solicitor or a conveyancer to buy a house?

Do I need a solicitor or a conveyancer to buy a house?

Sneaky home selling hacks

Buying a new house? 5 sneaky tricks to watch out for.

First home or investment property

When is an interest-only investment loan the right choice?

When is an interest-only investment loan the right choice?

Five ways to beat your competition at auction

5 ways to beat your competition at auction

How realistic is the agent’s appraisal?

How realistic is the agent’s appraisal?

Avoid the overpaying trap

How to avoid overpaying on your first home

Get ahead of the house-buying competition.

Get ahead of the house-buying competition

How to save for a house without losing interest

How to save for a house without losing interest

3 steps for successful pre-auction offers

3 steps for successful pre-auction offers

Are you paying for costly home loan extras?

Are you paying for costly home loan extras?

Should I buy an apartment or a house?

Should I buy an apartment or a house?

Build or buy your first home?

Build or buy your first home?

5 tips for smooth sailing at settlement

5 tips for smooth sailing at settlement

Why a slower market could be ideal for renovating.

‘Renowait and see’ – why a slower market could be ideal for renovating

Would selling your home at auction deliver solid return on investment?

Would selling your home at auction deliver solid return on investment?

How risky is investing?

How risky is investing?

Investing in property? Your 10-step guide to the buying process

Investing in property? Your 10-step guide to the buying process

Three killer loan steps to avoid

Three killer loan steps to avoid

Real estate - Talk the talk

Real estate - Talk the talk

Property prices double every 10 years. Or do they?

Property prices double every 10 years. Or do they?

Get to know your home loan options

Get to know your home loan options

What really comes with your new home?

What really comes with your new home?

ATM homes

Understand your building contract

Understand your building contract

Choosing the property that's right for you

Choosing the property that's right for you

Residential property flash in the pan or long term performer?

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