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Switch to an interest only investment loan to reduce your repayments.
Why it’s a good time to consider interest only investment loans Over the last few years with interest rates at record lows, higher rents and a strong property market, many of our clients have bought investment properties to add...
Reduce your monthly debt repayments using debt consolidation
Why debt consolidation saves you money, The strategy is relevant if you have: An owner occupied home loan; AND At least one other debt such as credit / store cards, car loan, personal loan, buy now pay later; AND You...
Now is a great time to look at a lower variable rate home loan.
Why variable rate home loans are so good right now. With interest rates now rising, I recommend you look at strategies to put yourself in a better financial situation to absorb the increasing cost of your home loan. The strategy ...
3 best ways to reduce mortgage payments
Get prepared for more rate rises with these 3 best ways to reduce your mortgage payments. With all the hype in the media right now of how high interest rates might go, many of you may be starting to...
Interest rate rise special, May 2022
Hi everyone! Welcome to our special update for May 2022 on the RBA interest rate rise. As it’s the first rate rise in 12 years, I wanted to make sure you all felt informed and comfortable with your home loan....
Guide to rentvesting to get into the property market
What is Rentvesting? Rentvesting is where you buy an investment property while continuing to rent the home you live in. It’s a great investment strategy for would-be home owners who can’t afford their dream home just yet. Rentvesting is also...
First Home Guarantee + New Home Guarantee [2022 Comprehensive Guide]
QLD Complete Guide to the First Home Guarantee + New Home Guarantee. The hardest part of getting into the property market, especially as a first time buyer, is usually getting a deposit saved. With high property prices, even saving 5%...
First Home Owners Grant QLD [2022 – Complete Guide]
You want to get into your first home, and you are hoping to get money from the Queensland government to help you buy sooner. Or buy better.
How To Refinance A Home Loan | 2022 Complete Guide
Refinancing your home loan can save you many thousands of dollars a year! Some helpful advice upfront is to avoid the temptation of choosing the home loan with the sharpest rate as in reality it’s not that simple…
Home Loans for Self Employed Individuals
From this moment on, forget everything you have ever heard about the challenges of getting a home loan when you are self employed.
How to Buy a House Step by Step [2022 Complete Guide]
How to Buy a House Step by Step Guide. Learn where to start and what to do next. In this guide, updated for 2022, I breakdown in detail the 21 steps on how to buy a house in Queensland....
How to build a house in Brisbane [2022 Step By Step Guide]
The Guide covers how to build a house step by step – from where to start, using Government Grants and getting a construction loan approved. There is nothing quite like the experience of choosing your home then seeing it come...
Queensland Stamp Duty Concession [2022 Complete Guide]
The Queensland State Government helps out First Home Buyers with the Stamp Duty Concession. The QLD Stamp Duty Concession (or Rebate) is where a First Home Buyer can save up too $8,750 in buying costs, when purchasing their first home...
Buying an investment property using the equity in your home.
How to buy an investment property using your equity. Equity is powerful, how do I maximise its potential? With the property market still on the rise, many of you now have substantial equity in your homes or investments properties....
What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance [Explainer + case study]
What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance and how much will it cost? The basics are covered here. Lenders Mortgage Insurance can be a bit tricky to get your head around at first, however it’s an important concept to understand if you...
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