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Should I pay down my home loan or invest?

To pay more off your home loan or invest in another property? It’s a question many homeowners face. Ultimately, it depends on your financial situation and long-term goals as to whether you funnel your funds into your home or an investment property. Here are some…

Is now a good time to refinance?

Inflation seems to be headed in the right direction, but Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock says a near-term cash rate cut isn’t on the cards. So, where does that leave homeowners wondering whether now is a good time to refinance? The decision as to…

Rentvesting: an option for first-time buyers

With today’s cost of living pressures and the median dwelling value in Australia now at $794,000, many young Australians feel like they’ll never be able to enter the property market. However, it’s important to remember there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to buying your first property. For some, it…

Welcome to our August Newsletter

Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s almost the peak purchasing time for home buyers. Property values continue to creep up nationally, but the rate of growth is easing. In July, we saw national home values rise 0.5% – the 18th consecutive monthly…