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First home buyers surge: Timing, Affordability, and Rate Buffers (2026)
If you’re planning to buy your first home in 2026, an affordability buffer test matters more than ever. It’s not just about getting an approval.
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Offset Accounts: Mathematical Benefit, Behavioural Benefit and Smarter Home Loan Strategy
When people talk about paying off a home loan faster, the same ideas usually come up: Pay fortnightly instead of monthly Make extra repayments Keep
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Photo Prep for Sale: Simple Steps for Better Listing Photos
Most buyers meet your home online first, and property listing photos decide whether they click… or keep scrolling. The good news? You don’t need a
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2603 March – Monthly Newsletter: First home buyers surge, contract traps to avoid, landlord rules tighten
Last week we issued the abridged version of the monthly newsletter for March. For those who are time poor, it was a good opportunity to
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Why Property Prices Can Rise When Rates Are High
If you’ve been watching property prices Australia and thinking, “Surely prices can’t rise when interest rates are high,” you’re not alone. It sounds like common
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2602 February – Monthly Newsletter: When property defies “common sense”, rates update, investors, and SMSF tax scare
2026 is only just getting going, and the property and lending world is already moving. Investors are back in bigger numbers, borrowing rules are tightening from
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