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Are you in the market for a new home? While scouring real estate sites is exciting, there’s a long road between the dream of home ownership, and the actuality of securing your first home. Your biggest hurdle, of course, is getting together a deposit, and having your mortgage approved. While lending requirements may have tightened […]
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Business is booming in Australia. As employment rises, and the private sector grows, there are 190 new office spaces currently under construction around Australia, according to CoreLogic data. This is good news, not just for people needing office space, but also for the general economy. ‘The office projects being constructed are worth a combined $7.1 […]
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The end of financial year (EOFY) is nigh. This time of year makes many of us quake in fear. Paperwork. Receipts. Tax. But what if EOFY could be an annual highlight? Just as New Year is a cause for celebration and renewal, EOFY can be a chance for you to get the most out of […]
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There’s condensation on the window. The grass is crispy with frost. Winter is setting in. For beach-loving Aussies, staying warm through the cooler months is a top priority. Are you looking for efficient ways to heat your home during winter? Since heating and cooling your house consumes 40 per cent of your home’s energy, it […]
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With house prices in Sydney, Melbourne and other metropolitan areas nearing record highs, it’s tempting to look further afield. Buying a home regionally can be a good option for first home buyers keen to break into the market. Regional areas can also be a good place to purchase an investment property. Market factors, combined with improvements […]
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Planning to be on the move in little while? If you’re thinking of upsizing – or downsizing – then you face the big task of preparing your home for sale. The typical capital city house owner moves every 10.5 years, while unit dwellers up sticks every 8.4 years, according to 2015 research from Core Logic. […]
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Setting up a new company can be expensive. You have location costs, staff wages, business planning and branding. One of the biggest expenses is often the cost of equipment. Whether equipment is industrial, used for construction, or for the office, it’s a big investment. This is why many businesses opt to lease equipment. Rather than […]
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There’s a reason that property investors take up a large chunk of the mortgage market. Investing in property can be a reliable place to store your money, and hopefully make a return, all going well. Like all speculation, there is always risk. But there are strategies for minimising the risk, and getting the most out […]
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It’s nearly Mother’s Day, which is a great excuse to spoil our mums and show them how grateful we are. It’s also a good time to talk about how to work together, if we are mixing mortgage with family. They say business and family shouldn’t mix. But there are ways to get the balance right […]
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You’re trawling real estate sites, and popping into open houses every Saturday. You’ve done your calculations, spoken to your mortgage adviser, and know roughly what you can afford to spend on your first home. The advertised price of the property, though, is only one expense to consider when buying your first home. So that you […]
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Running his own successful IT project management business while growing his investment property portfolio means Matt Richardson...
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Kimberley and her partner Todd were looking at buying a home together. They had each contacted their respective banks but were...
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Several years ago, Scott Micallef already had 9 investment properties and was looking to buy more. He had about $5 million worth...
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