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What to look for at an open house

There’s an old saying that you should never judge a book by its cover, and this is true for houses – after all, who would buy one having never seen more than the front door? Open inspections are opportunities to really flick through the pages, and here’s how to take full advantage.

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More Australians turn to mortgage brokers for expert home loan guidance

Mortgage broker market share continues to climb, reinforcing that mortgage brokers are the top choice for Australian borrowers.

Mortgage brokers were responsible for settling 76.0% of all new residential home loans during the December 2024 quarter. This is the highest market share recorded to date and the highest in a December quarter, according to the latest data released by research group Comparator and commissioned by the MFAA.

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How to save a deposit: house-sitting

One of the toughest parts of realising the dream of owning a home is saving for a deposit. The options seem pretty dismal – subsisting on a diet of beans on toast, never socialising, moving back in with the parents – and are almost enough to prompt a commitment to a life of renting.

To help the savings grow without resorting to these options, many people house-sit while squirrelling away funds.

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Managing complex property transaction

For most people, selling one property is stressful enough. Imagine how tricky it is to manage the sale of two properties and refinance two additional properties, all while buying your dream home.

This is exactly the situation Nicholas Kirlew, an MFAA accredited credit adviser and Director of Arafura Finance Brokers, handled for his clients Greg and Shannon, a couple in their mid-30s.

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Buying a property with family or friends

If you’re looking for a creative way to overcome being locked out of the property market by rising prices, buying a house with a group of family or friends may be a solution. It can also be a minefield though, so here’s how to avoid a blast.
While the excitement of banding together in such a life-changing moment can put everyone on a bit of a high, you need to plan for situations in which things might go wrong.

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March 2024 Rates on hold.

Greetings,

We were lucky enough to visit Stanthorpe in the Queensland Granite Belt during March this year. Plenty to see and do in a well kept and vibrant township.

Over Looking Stanthorpe

Interest Rates, where to now?

Mortgage Interest Rates

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