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Stamp duty explained

If you’ve never bought property before, you may not understand what stamp duty is. In a nutshell, stamp duty is a tax. It’s not very sexy, but it’s one of those things that goes hand in hand with purchasing a property. Navigating stamp duty can…

Questions to ask your mortgage broker

In the wake of three consecutive cash rate rises, many aspiring homeowners and current mortgage holders have been left feeling uncertain. You may be concerned about whether the cash rate hikes have temporarily derailed your home ownership dreams. Perhaps you’re questioning how your current interest…

Is your credit report healthy?

One of the things lenders take into consideration when assessing your ability to repay a loan is your credit report. As part of the loan application process, they’ll assess your financial history, including any previous credit applications you’ve made and any payments you may have…

Welcome to our July Newsletter

For the third month in a row, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate in July to 1.35 per cent. Several lenders moved swiftly, passing on the latest RBA cash rate increase to borrowers. Meanwhile, property prices in some markets continue to fall….