Will Lower Interest Rates Revive Melbourne’s Sluggish Housing Market?
28 Feb 2025The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made waves this week by cutting the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points....
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The Squeeze On Solo Homebuyers
12 Feb 2025Buying a home in Melbourne is becoming increasingly out of reach for single-income earners. A new analysis reveals that solo...
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A New Era for Housing in Victoria: Labor’s Bold Reforms Explained
5 Nov 2024The Victorian Labor government under Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a sweeping set of reforms aimed at tackling the state’s...
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Stamp Duty Relief in Victoria – A Boon for Homebuyers or Risky Move?
31 Oct 2024The Victorian government recently announced a plan to slash stamp duty on off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses for 12 months....
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Australia’s Broken Housing System: Why It’s Time to Reform Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax
23 Oct 2024Australia is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis. Rents have skyrocketed, home prices have soared out of reach...
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What’s going on with negative gearing?
17 Oct 2024Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is it all about, and could it affect you? We explain...
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How long it takes to save a deposit (and how to fast-track it)
10 Oct 2024Planning to buy your first home? It takes (on average) about five to six years to save a deposit at...
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Could rate cuts mean house prices heat up again?
3 Oct 2024Thinking of holding off buying until interest rates fall? Wait until you see what could happen to home prices. Here’s...
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Why 9 out of 10 first-home buyers use a mortgage broker
26 Sep 2024Remember the first time you stepped into a gym? It’s unlikely you swaggered your way over to the free weights...
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TikTok vs talking to your broker? It’s no contest
19 Sep 2024TikTok and Instagram reels are fun, fast and free – but it’s important to be picky about whose content you’re...
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Fixed rates tumble: a sign of things to come?
12 Sep 2024When will interest rates fall? It’s the question everyone is asking right now, and while speculation swirls about future rate...
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The home loan feature 70% of new borrowers are hooked on
5 Sep 2024When it comes to home loan features we’re spoiled for choice. Even basic loans can come with a fisherman’s basket...
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Melbourne Market Update – September 2024
4 Sep 2024Despite fluctuating economic conditions and interest rate hikes, the Melbourne property market remains a beacon for property investors and homebuyers. ...
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How much has your home’s value risen by?
29 Aug 2024We’ve all heard the rule of thumb about property being a long-term investment. Well, get this: many home owners have...
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Property market set to blossom this spring
22 Aug 2024The sun is out – and so are the buyers! Spring is traditionally a peak period for property, and there’s...
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How to buy an investment property using your home’s equity
15 Aug 2024Want to grow your investment portfolio but have most of your wealth tied up in your family home? You may...
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Does your job come with home loan perks?
8 Aug 2024Your job can provide more than an income. When it comes to being approved for a home loan, certain roles...
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Why multi-bedroom homes could be appealing for investors
1 Aug 2024A cost of living crunch is driving a new trend among renters – and it’s changing the wish lists of...
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Finding Affordable Rentals in Melbourne’s Tight Market
29 Jul 2024The rental market in Melbourne has been extremely competitive lately, with rents rising rapidly across the city. For renters on...
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Low deposit scheme opens up to New Zealander visa holders
25 Jul 2024Kiwis hoping to buy a first home in Australia have just scored gold! The popular Aussie low-deposit home buying scheme...
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