Time to buy? House prices tipped to heat up this summer

By: Bishnu Aryal

Property prices are running hot as we head into summer, and the market is tipped to dial up even further over the next 12 months. Here’s how it could...

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All aboard! The affordability of just one extra train stop

By: Bishnu Aryal

If you’ve just boarded the home buyer express, chances are ‘value’ is high on your list of neighbourhood must-haves. Well, it turns out that house hunters who are happy...

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Bank of Mum and Dad stumps up $40,000

By: Bishnu Aryal

They say there’s nothing quite like a parent’s love. Well, perhaps except for a parent’s love plus an extra $40,000 to help buy your first home. Today we’ll look...

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Jump into the market up to 4 years sooner with 5% deposit scheme

By: Bishnu Aryal

If you’re like most first home buyers, you’ve probably realised by now that saving up for a 20% deposit can be a real slog. But what if we told...

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5 steps to help you find a competitive edge this home-buying season

By: Bishnu Aryal

Spring is traditionally the peak season for property, and three rate cuts this year could further fuel buyer competition. Check out five steps that can give you a valuable...

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5% deposit scheme expands early – will it increase house prices?

By: Bishnu Aryal

The popular Home Guarantee Scheme that lets first home buyers get into the market with just a 5% deposit has been expanded sooner than expected. But an unexpected twist...

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Surge in switching: 1,000 home loans refinanced every day

By: Bishnu Aryal

Three rate cuts since February have spurred home owners to take a closer look at their home loan. Turns out plenty have found a loan better suited to their...

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Third rate cut delivered this year as RBA trims cash rate to 3.60%

By: Bishnu Aryal

Borrowers around the country have been delivered a sunnier financial outlook this month after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today trimmed the cash rate by another 25 basis...

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Skipping pre-approval sees 1-in-10 first home buyers miss out

By: Bishnu Aryal

Buying a first home isn’t always easy, and first-timers sometimes miss out on a place they’ve set their heart on. But more than one-in-ten first-time buyers have missed out...

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Two-thirds of borrowers could save by refinancing: report

By: Bishnu Aryal

Home owners hoping for rate relief in July may be disappointed, but it’s still possible to score a rate cut of your own by refinancing. Despite this, plenty of...

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