Many things about home renovation are flexible. You can always change your paint colours or expand your bedroom to give space for your shelves and couches, and one thing is certain- you’re going to need money. All of your renovation ideas will not be possible without cold hard cash….Continue reading
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Buying your first home is one of the most significant, exciting, (…and a little bit stressful) decisions you will make. Since it’s your first home, probabilities are you know very little about what needs to be done. Being unprepared in buying your first home can lead to unexpected costs and actually have you struggling to piece things together at the last minute. To help you take some of the stress out, here are seven things first home buyers need to know.Continue reading
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Buying your first property can be daunting. Especially if you live in Sydney and are witnessing property prices continue to rocket skywards. On the surface, saving a deposit for your first home can seem an impossible task, so how is it that Nina could buy her first property with ALMOST zero deposit?
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Thinking about refinancing? For some, it can be a difficult choice. When you see a better rate available, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll end up saving money by switching. However, you can end up saving thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars, if you refinance for the right reasons and at the right time. If you’re unsatisfied with your rates or looking for a better customer service, you’re definitely not alone for there are always plenty of borrowers looking for a better deal.Continue reading
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Over the past two years, average capital city house prices have risen by around sixteen percent (16%). That’s great if you’re an investor but for first time buyers trying to save for a deposit, it’s like chasing your own tail. Luckily, there are ways to get into the property market now without having to sell your own parents. In fact, you’ll need them.Continue reading
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Why might your kids need help in getting on the property ladder for the first time? Most first time buyers, especially those with little in the way of a deposit, find it really challenging to secure an affordable home loan with which they’ll use to purchase their new home.Continue reading
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When you buy your home, you’re certainly hoping to get the best price and terms. To do that, you need to know the basics in negotiating and that also includes familiarity with the market, down to the community and maybe even the street.Continue reading