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Home owners in rush to renovate
Almost two-thirds of home owners are making improvements to their home ahead of the Christmas period, according to new research. New research from customer-owned bank ME, which involved a survey of 1,000 home owners, has found that 64 per cent of respondents are...
How to drive a hard bargain at the End of Year car sales
Another year is coming to an end, and this means End of Year (EOY) sales await! Are you in the market for new wheels before the new year? Now could be a great time to upgrade your car as dealerships work hard to move stock before 2020 models become available. Here are...
Looking for an investment apartment? Tips for finding the right one
Looking to get into the property investment scene? Purchasing an investment apartment is often a great place to start. Apartments are traditionally cheaper than houses, and depending on where you look, there are usually more of them to choose from! But first, let’s...
4 traps to look out for as a first home buyer
Buying your first home is an exciting time! But like any first-timer, it is also easy to make mistakes. Your mortgage broker, Is dedicated to help you have a smooth, and even enjoyable, time throughout the home buying and settlement process. Here are 4 common traps...
2 in 5 relying on credit card to fund festive season
According to new research by consumer education website CreditSmart, more than 40 per cent of surveyed Australians said they would rely on credit to help them with their festive budget blowout this year. Asked whether they are likely to spend more than they budgeted...
First lender for FHB deposit scheme announced
The NHFIC has announced one of the two major banks to be appointed to the lending panel for the federal government’s first home loan deposit scheme. National Australia Bank (NAB) has been announced as the first lender to join the National Housing Finance and...
Is your credit report healthy? Find out how changes to credit reporting affect you
Did you know there have been important changes to credit reporting in Australia? These changes could impact your ability to take out a home loan, so it’s important to be aware of them. Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) is the name given to Australia’s new credit...
Tips for choosing the right investment property location
Looking to buy an investment property? Finding the right location is crucial to the success of your investment. Here are our top tips to help you choose the right spot. Tip #1: Ask us to explain your borrowing capacity Before you start shopping for your investment...
Property owner sentiment steadily rising
Sentiment towards the property market improved considerably over the last quarter, with 42 per cent of Australians in the property market feeling positive about market growth. According to ME Bank’s Quarterly Property Sentiment Report for October 2019, property...
Women more likely to own a home than men
Women are more likely to enter the property market, and do so at a younger age, than their male counterparts, according to newly released ABS data. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) latest Gender Indicators Report, women are now getting onto the...