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Property buyers could make huge savings … with one compromise
Property buyers could make huge savings
Are you eligible to buy a home sooner and save thousands along the way?
Some lenders are expanding the list of workers who are eligible to have lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) fees waived when taking out a home loan
Stamp duty vs Land tax
From January 16 next year, first home buyers in NSW will have the choice of paying the regular lump sum stamp duty payment or the annual payment on properties valued up to $1.5 million.
Federal Budget October 2022
After 10 years out of government, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered Labor's first budget since its election victory in May.
Short on a deposit but keen to buy?
We understand trying to save up 20% deposit of a purchase can be quite challenging. But did you know there are LMI waivers and ways to have no LMI?
Is Now A Good Time To Buy?
As property prices keep going higher and higher, buyers are becoming less and less convinced that now is a good time to enter the market. Yet buying intentions have barely changed, according to NAB research for the June quarter.
Reserve Bank’s Monthly Monetary Policy Meeting - Key Takeaways
RBA optimistic about Australia’s economic outlook. Here are our five key takeaways from the Reserve Bank's monthly monetary policy meeting, which was held recently.
Buy Now Pay Later
Buy-now-pay-later is rapidly growing in popularity, with twice as many Australians aware of BNPL today compared to three years ago.
Why Are Prices Growing?
Wondering why property prices have been growing month after month?In the July quarter, there were 1.4 sales for every 1 new listing. So more homes were sold than were added to the market, making it increasingly hard for buyers to find properties.
Should You Stick With Your Bank?
Do banks reward loyalty? Absolutely not!Lenders are offering new borrowers significant interest rate discounts compared to their existing customers, according to Reserve Bank data.
Rental Vacancy Rates In Australia
National vacancy rate falls from 2.1% to 1.6%
Good news for property investors – vacancy rates have fallen in seven out of eight states and territories over the past year, according to Domain.
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