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99% of brokers have helped their clients secure a lower rate
Switching to a new home loan might sound like a hassle. But new research shows brokers don’t just make refinancing easier, they can also...

Trent Carter
Sep 253 min read
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Countdown to be in your new home by Christmas
The clock is ticking towards the festive season, and home buyers still have a small window of opportunity to be settled in their new...

Trent Carter
Sep 234 min read
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Jump into the market up to 4 years sooner with 5% deposit scheme
If you’re like most first home buyers, you’ve probably realised by now that saving up for a 20% deposit can be a real slog. But what if...

Trent Carter
Sep 113 min read
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5 steps to help you find a competitive edge this home-buying season
Spring is traditionally the peak season for property, and three rate cuts this year could further fuel buyer competition. Check out five...

Trent Carter
Sep 43 min read
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5% deposit scheme expands early – will it increase house prices?
The popular Home Guarantee Scheme that lets first home buyers get into the market with just a 5% deposit has been expanded sooner than...

Trent Carter
Aug 293 min read
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Surge in switching: 1,000 home loans refinanced every day
Three rate cuts since February have spurred home owners to take a closer look at their home loan. Turns out plenty have found a loan...

Trent Carter
Aug 263 min read
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Third rate cut delivered this year as RBA trims cash rate to 3.60%
Borrowers around the country have been delivered a sunnier financial outlook this month after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today...

Trent Carter
Aug 122 min read
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Skipping pre-approval sees 1-in-10 first home buyers miss out
Buying a first home isn’t always easy, and first-timers sometimes miss out on a place they’ve set their heart on. But more than...

Trent Carter
Aug 73 min read
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How your home can help your kids get a great education
Location, location, location. Or should we say: education, education, education. New research shows homes in the catchment areas of...

Trent Carter
Jul 313 min read
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Newly built homes notch up strongest sales in 3 years
There’s a lot to love about buying a brand new home, and sales of recently constructed homes have increased 19% over the last quarter. We...

Trent Carter
Jul 254 min read
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Has your borrowing power increased in 2025?
If you haven’t checked your borrowing power recently, it might be worth another look. A lot has happened in 2025, and your borrowing...

Trent Carter
Jul 224 min read
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Two-thirds of borrowers could save by refinancing: report
Home owners hoping for rate relief in July may be disappointed, but it’s still possible to score a rate cut of your own by refinancing....

Trent Carter
Jul 112 min read
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Small deposit? 50,000 Home Guarantee Scheme spots just opened up
Growing a 20% deposit isn’t just challenging. It can be a (very) long slog. Fortunately, 50,000 new places in the popular 5% deposit Home...

Trent Carter
Jul 33 min read
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How to make an offer on a home
Finding the property that’s right for you and your budget is an exciting milestone! But what happens next? We explain how to make an...

Trent Carter
Jun 264 min read
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Welcome back! Home lending jumps as first home buyers return
Here’s some warming news for winter – first home buyers are making a welcome return to the property market. Several factors suggest the...

Trent Carter
Jun 243 min read
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Australian home price average tops $1 million
Property values nationally have passed a major milestone with the average home price pushing through the $1 million mark for the first...

Trent Carter
Jun 123 min read
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How you could boost your home’s value by $118,000 (and save on bills)
With winter temps falling, chances are your power bills will rise. This helps explain why buyers are willing to pay 14% extra for...

Trent Carter
Jun 53 min read
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Plot twist: home owners keep repayments on hold as rates fall
Despite two much-awaited rate cuts this year, plenty of Australian households are keeping their mortgage repayments on hold – and it...

Trent Carter
Jun 33 min read
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RBA cuts the cash rate for the second time this year to 3.85%
Australian borrowers have received another reprieve with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today cutting the cash rate by 25 basis...

Trent Carter
May 202 min read
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Fact or fiction: do property values double every 10 years?
It’s a common belief that real estate values double every decade. But is this true? New research reveals how much home values have...

Trent Carter
May 153 min read
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