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4 key benefits of downsizing for your next home
If you think downsizing is a step backwards, think again. There are many reasons why downsizing has become a popular choice for homeowners, especially retirees. Let’s take a look. 1. Less maintenance and upkeep While larger properties offer more space, they also...
Why use a mortgage broker to refinance?
Refinancing could potentially save you on interest, so it’s worth regularly reviewing your mortgage. Here’s why it’s a good idea to use a mortgage broker to refinance, rather than going direct to a lender. Expertise you can trust The mortgage industry has gone through...
Parker Finance partners with Allianz to launch a SME insurance solution
As a small business owner, insurance is probably one of the last things on your priority list. However, this is a big mistake and can end up costing you your business in the worst case scenario or eating up your profits in the best case scenario. There are many...
Spending habits hinder housing affordability
New research suggests that while Australians are increasingly savings-focused and frugal, many still feel ill-equipped to afford a home, particularly Millennials. Research by UBank has revealed that most Australians are not confident about their ability to save for...
Eager FHBs feeling the deposit burden
Almost 60 per cent of prospective first home buyers are looking to crack into the property market with a deposit of less than 20 per cent, new research has revealed. Genworth Mortgage Insurance has released its First Home Buyer Sentiment Report – which includes the...
Property the ultimate wealth status symbol in 2019
More Australians are looking to capitalise on the housing market, with a study pinpointing property as the ultimate wealth status symbol. The study, conducted by the University of Sydney’s Professor Lisa Adkins, found that work and employment status are no longer the...
Tips for nabbing a bargain this spring
Spring is generally the busiest time of year in the Australian property market, and this season could be a ripper. In recent months, we’ve seen ongoing signs of improving market conditions, driven by a Coalition federal election win, interest rate cuts and a softening...
Riding the rollercoaster: 6 feelings you’re likely to experience as a first-time buyer
There’s no doubt about it – buying your first home is one of the most rewarding experiences of your life! However, it is an emotional journey. Here are 6 feelings you may experience as part of the purchasing roller coaster (buckle your seatbelts – it’s quite a ride!)....
4 habits of successful property investors
Australians love investing in property, and it’s no wonder why. The property market offers a myriad of opportunities to potentially grow wealth, irrespective of one’s professional background or skillset. However, there are certain habits that successful property...
‘Confusing’ mortgage process affecting home purchases
Nearly 70 per cent of Australians have experienced a challenge in the home loan process, with more than a quarter saying they are delaying buying a home because of it, new research has found. According to Aussie’s new Cutting through the Home Loan Crap report, of the...