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Guarantor Home Loans in Brisbane: Helping Kids Buy Sooner
Learn how a guarantor home loan in Brisbane lets parents help kids buy sooner, the risks to weigh, and how to set it up safely with an expert broker.
Offset Account or Redraw? What Saves Brisbane Families More
Offset account or redraw facility: which saves a Brisbane family more interest? Worked example, mechanics and the mistakes that quietly cost money over time.
First homebuyers change tack to kickstart their property goals
First homebuyers change tack to kickstart their property goals First homebuyers are rethinking their path to property. We reveal how the ownership dream is evolving, and the strategies first homebuyers are using to achieve their goals.
Keen to save on your purchase? Seller discounts just hit a 5-year high
Keen to save on your purchase? Seller discounts just hit a 5-year high Eager to score a price discount on your home purchase? Of course you are. We reveal how much of a discount sellers are currently offering – and what you can do to flex your negotiating muscle.
A record 82% of home loans rely on mortgage brokers. Here’s why.
A record 82% of home loans rely on mortgage brokers. Here’s why. What does Australia have in common with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands? In all three countries brokers facilitate more than 80% of new mortgages. We explain why.
What does a good home loan rate look like now?
What does a good home loan rate look like now? A fourth rate rise for 2026 has just made checking your home loan rate a priority. But what does a ‘good’ rate look like right now? We reveal what’s currently a competitive rate, and how you may be able to land one.
RBA hikes cash rate for fourth time this year, up to 4.60%
RBA hikes cash rate for fourth time this year, up to 4.60% Here we go again … The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the cash rate for a fourth time this year to 4.60%. Check out this week’s article to find out why they felt the need to pass on more borrowing pain …
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How you could still negatively gear a rental property
How you could still negatively gear a rental property The federal budget introduced major tax reforms for property investors, but it may still be possible to enjoy the potential tax benefits of negative gearing. Here’s how it could be done.
Why holding out for lower prices could hurt first home buyers
Why holding out for lower prices could hurt first home buyers In today’s easing market, it may be tempting to wait for property prices to fall further. But it’s a strategy that could see first home buyers left disappointed. We explain why.