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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Australian home price average tops $1 million

By: Bishnu Aryal

Property values nationally have passed a major milestone with the average home price pushing through the $1 million mark for the first time ever. Have you been putting off...

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How you could boost your home’s value by $118,000 (and save on bills)

By: Bishnu Aryal

With winter temps falling, chances are your power bills will rise. This helps explain why buyers are willing to pay 14% extra for energy-efficient homes on average. Here’s how...

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