Despite tighter lending rules intended to cool the property market, new data reveals that borrowing by real estate investors declined by only two per cent last quarter.
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You’ve been searching high and low for your perfect property and you think you’ve finally found it, but there’s one drawback – it has tenants! Finding out a property is tenanted can be a turn off to some buyers, especially those new to the property...
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As living costs rise, many Aussie families are looking for extra ways to maximise their existing investments. A growing number of home owners are looking to granny flats as a way to increase their home’s value, adapt to the changing needs of their growing or...
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8 out of 10 Australian mortgage holders don’t know what their variable interest home loan rate is, which begs the question – could they be getting a better deal elsewhere? Couple this with an ever-increasing housing debt to income ratio and you can see why...
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Australian cities are becoming more desirable every year, with communities everywhere breathing new life into suburbs. You may wonder, “How does my city compare to others?” Are you in the same financial straits as everyone else? And how does your ‘booming’ suburb compare to others?...
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We look at the types of home insulation available to Australians, and how to know which is right for your home. We will then explain what R-values and U-values are, what they mean and how you can calculate them. The temperature at which the majority...
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Squashed between supporting ageing parents and helping their own children find a steady financial footing, Baby Boomer parents are facing challenges never seen by previous generations and now, there’s a name for it. Welcome to the Sandwich Generation. Who is the Sandwich Generation? As tasty...
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It seems obvious that a larger house costs more in energy to build, and more to operate comfortably, this article takes a look at the figures and where Australia stands compared with the rest of the world. The environmental benefits of using less energy are...
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When is the best time to buy property? When is the best time to sell? Can you make sure you’re buying at the right time, or the best time? Does timing even matter? If you’re looking to buy property, these are just some of the...
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Buying a home used to be a rite of passage for most young couples. However, increasing populations in the major capital cities and competition for housing have driven prices up over recent years, meaning that many young Australians have to save rigorously if they want...
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