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Green thumbs beware: one-third of veggie gardens contaminated with lead

By |2024-12-02T16:05:27+11:0015 July 2021|News|

One of the most exciting things about moving into your own home is doing whatever you want with it, such as growing your own veggie patch. But did you know more than a third of Aussie backyards are contaminated with lead? Here’s how to get your soil tested for free.

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How much extra will your mortgage cost when interest rates rise?

By |2024-12-02T16:05:27+11:008 July 2021|News|

After 18 straight RBA cash rate cuts it can be easy to dismiss the notion that interest rates might rise again. But if the cash rate returned to mid-2019 levels, how much extra would an average new mortgage holder expect to pay each month? Let’s take a look.

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It’s on! First home loan deposit schemes open for applications

By |2024-12-02T16:05:27+11:001 July 2021|News|

If you’d like to buy your first home with just a 5% deposit and pay no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), then you better act quick, as thousands of first home buyers are expected to rush to apply for the limited spots up for grabs.

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Property price caps increased for first home loan deposit scheme

By |2024-12-02T16:05:28+11:0023 June 2021|News|

First home buyers can now purchase more expensive properties under the federal government’s hugely popular 5% deposit, no LMI scheme.

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Size matters: how to get more bang for your buck on property sizes

By |2024-12-02T16:05:28+11:0017 June 2021|News|

An increasing number of Australians are prioritising larger homes and bigger blocks in their house-hunting endeavours since the pandemic began. But where to look? Well, a new search tool helps you calculate which suburbs offer the best bang for your buck.

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33 suburbs where buyers still have the upper hand over sellers

By |2024-12-02T16:05:28+11:0010 June 2021|News|

Most of Australia may be a seller’s market right now, but there are still a few dozen suburbs around the country where there’s more housing stock available than in previous years. Today we’ll check out which 33 suburbs are still offering plenty of options for buyers.

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4 in 5 hopeful buyers don’t understand key financial concepts

By |2024-12-02T16:05:28+11:002 June 2021|News|

While most Australians dream of owning their own home, the majority of hopeful homeowners admit they don’t fully understand how home loans or mortgage rates work. That’s why we make it our mission to enlighten you during your home buying journey.

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Pedal to the metal: EOFY is officially bearing down on us

By |2024-12-02T16:05:28+11:0027 May 2021|News|

Keen to buy a vehicle, asset or another vital piece of equipment for your business and immediately write off the cost? Well, you better get cracking, as we’re officially entering end-of-financial-year territory.

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