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Cash rate remains at historic low

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that it will leave the cash rate on hold at 1.50% for another month. Governor Philip Lowe had this to say in his official statement: “Conditions in the housing market vary considerably around the country. Prices have been rising briskly in some
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What to look for in a home office

The stereo typical view of the office is an off-white room, filled with beige furniture and other uninspiring stuff that is nevertheless essential to the running of your business. So when you're looking for a new property, armed with a new home loan, what should you look for to ensure you get the best environment to
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Build your home from the ground up

There are plenty of products out there for the aspiring first, second or umpteenth home loan seeker. But when you're buying from somebody else, you often have to make concessions. Maybe they aren't as close to the shops as you'd like, perhaps the property doesn't have enough bedrooms - even something like wanting
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What do you need to know about interest-only loans?

In your quest to find the right home loan, you might have encountered the term "interest-only loan", and wondered what it meant. To help you make an informed decision, here's a quick rundown on what they are, what benefits they have and what risks there could be. Interest and principal Interest-only loans are different from standard
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Protect yourself from property scammers

Property is a brilliant asset to have. Unlike other classes, it doesn't just build wealth - it puts a shelter over your or your tenant's head. Investing in bricks and mortar is an incredibly popular choice, whether you're a first home buyer just starting to figure out how much you can borrow,
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Barebones buying: Finding a fixer-upper

There's something extremely satisfying about bringing a broken property back from the brink. So satisfying, in fact, that it turns from a hobby into a full-blown career for some. But how can you get started on buying your first fixer-upper? How is it different from purchasing an established property? And what considerations
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What’s the key to quick capital gains?

Buying, renovating and selling a home quickly can be a fast-track to property investment success. On the flip-side however, mismanagement of your investment or buying without knowing the lay of the land, can quickly change your dream into a nightmare. To help make sure your real estate doesn't cause you night terrors, we've whipped up a
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4 mortgage charges to be aware of

Whenever you carry out a home loan rates comparison, you'll need to take all sorts of different factors into consideration. From the interest you'll be expecting to pay, to the term of the mortgage. These are all features that can have an impact on your final decision. There are also certain charges you
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Cash rate drops to new low of 1.50%

With a newly formed government now in power, and extremely weak inflation levels, the Reserve Bank of Australian (RBA) has decided to reduce the official cash rate by 25 points, taking it to the new historical low of 1.50%. Governor Glenn Stevens of the RBA had this to say in his
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