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If you want to invest in property, it’s important to understand the property cycle. It has four phases:1) boom 2) upswing 3) stagnant 4) downturn. We’ll look at each of these phases in turn. The...

A home loan is the biggest financial commitment most Australians ever make. It’s important to avoid making common home loan mistakes. 1. Not checking your credit score before you apply You might not realise it,...

Property prices have boomed across Australia over the past 12 months. In fact, they have grown at the fastest annual rate since 1989. Prices in regional areas have led the charge. Regional growth Regional property...

If you’re looking to buy an investment property, you might have heard of the term “negative gearing”. It’s a popular investment strategy for Australians. According to the latest available figures from the Australian Taxation Office,...

If you’re looking to buy a home or investment property, it’s important that you can comfortably afford your repayments. So how much of your income should go towards your repayments? Read on to find out....

If you’re thinking if taking out a home or investment property loan, you might be wondering whether you should use the services of a mortgage broker. The latest stats show…

If you’re looking to buy a home or investment property, it’s important to consider how you will protect it. Here are our top property protection tips. Tip 1: Find the right loan for your needs...

Negotiating the right purchase price is a crucial part of buying any property. Nobody wants to pay more for a property than they should. It’s a balancing act between making an offer the seller will...

Buying a home is the great Australian dream. For most Australians, it takes years to save enough money for a home deposit, and that’s why it’s important to start as soon as possible. Here are...

If you’ve ever heard the term ‘second mortgage’ and wondered what it is, you’re not alone. Read on to find out everything you need to know about second mortgages, including potential reasons to get one,...

You hear plenty of doom and gloom about how long it takes to save for a deposit on a home these days. Many lenders require a minimum deposit of 20%. But did you know that...