Home Buying and Borrowing - Page 3

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According to data from CoreLogic, the average house price in Brisbane in January 2020 was $547,860. A year later, it was $583,902 in 2021. This year, it has shot up to $782,967. …

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If you are in the market to buy a home, then it’s recommended to obtain a pre-approval for a number of reasons, including giving you comfort around your borrowing capacity. …

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A key way to minimise the stress of the purchasing process is to gather and arm yourself with as much information as possible to give you an edge over the competition. One such way to gather the information you need is via a comprehensive property report.…

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The recent announcement of the 2021 – 2022 Federal Budget has included some updates to home ownership schemes which are going to further assist Australians to achieve the dream of owning their own home. We’ve summarised the three measures targeting home ownership below.  …

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When it comes to considering your options for a loan, we’re conditioned to ask “What’s the interest rate?” Sure, interest rates are important, but there are actually 4 key things you need to know in order to make a good loan decision.…

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Specialist finance is now on offer by almost every big bank, as well as dedicated financiers. So how do you go about choosing the right finance partner for you, when do you do this and how do you know if you’re getting good value? …

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So, you’re ready to buy a new home to live in, but you don’t want the hassle of selling your house first, having to move out and rent for a while, and then not knowing when you’re going to find that dream home and ultimately, be able to purchase it. …

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The biggest obstacle for most Doctors who want to buy their first home, or in some cases upgrade to their next home, is saving up enough cash for a deposit.…

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Have you heard of the term Rentvesting? The chances are you have but don’t quite understand the concept or what it’s meant to achieve.…

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Have you ever applied for a loan only to have the bank tell you that you have a bad credit rating? This might come as a surprise and leave you wondering why.…