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May 29

Why you can bank on a broker

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help, Investing In Property, Refinancing My Home Loan

One in two Australian home buyers1 now borrow via a broker. A dip in sentiment towards traditional banks, tighter lending criteria for investors and better-educated consumers have all helped boost mortgage brokers' popularity over the past decade. There are, indeed, a raft of reasons to turn to a broker for…

May 28

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Taxing times for property owners

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help, Investing In Property

It's no secret tax deductions, in addition to capital gains, remain a carrot for property investors. But tax rules have tightened, and the landscape is always shifting, making it hard for the average person to keep up with what's claimable, and what's not. With June 30 creeping up, Haven looks…

Feb 27

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How to tackle more than one mortgage

By afg_admin Finance Help, Investing In Property

Taking on a mortgage means taking control of your finances. Adding an investment property to your loan portfolio requires additional discipline and planning. With interest rates lingering at record lows, it's important those taking on another mortgage look beyond the here and now and invest in some long-term thinking.

Feb 27

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How to sleep easier as a small business owner

By afg_admin Business Loan Help, Finance Help

Owning your own business can free you from the nine-to-five grind, help you fulfil your passion, create financial opportunities and give you more control over your life. It can also keep you awake at night. Just ask the two million or so Australians running small businesses1.

Feb 27

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How to cure the Christmas debt hangover

By afg_admin Finance Help

The festive season might be a distant memory but many of us will still be paying for it well into the future. According to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), more than a third of us put our Christmas gifts on plastic, racking up an average individual debt of…

Nov 28

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Create your own Christmas cheer

By afg_admin Finance Help, Investing In Property, News

The countdown to Christmas seems an unlikely time to suggest ways to save. But why wait for the New Year to make financial resolutions? We’re tipping the spending season on its head to get your money working harder for you over Christmas and into 2018.

Nov 28

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What to research before you invest

By afg_admin Finance Help, Investing In Property, News

Despite regulatory attempts to cool their heels, property investors still account for nearly one in three residential loans. Even first-time home buyers, who may not be able to own where they want to live, are dipping their toe in the investment market.

Nov 28

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Show me the money!

By afg_admin Finance Help, Home Lifestyle Tips, News, Refinancing My Home Loan

“Flipping” might be the new word on the block but Australians have long been part of the reno revolution. Some are looking for fast returns (the flip), while others are upgrading after being in a home for several years. Whichever your strategy, chances are the goal remains the same: to…

Aug 23

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How to get ahead on your down payment

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help

With the number of first home buyers in the mortgage market continuing to languish near record lows and property prices peaking 1, it’s clear first home buyers need a savvy savings strategy to round up a deposit.

Aug 23

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Constructive contracts – the paperwork and planning behind your build

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help, Investing In Property

You’ve dog-eared magazines, spent countless weekends at display villages and finally made the bold decision to build rather than buy a home. While choosing where and what to build are exciting and giant steps, you might not feel as enthusiastic about the necessary building contracts and approvals. But knowing your…

Finance Help

Why you can bank on a broker

Taxing times for property owners

How to tackle more than one mortgage

How to sleep easier as a small business owner

How to cure the Christmas debt hangover

Create your own Christmas cheer

What to research before you invest

Show me the money!

How to get ahead on your down payment

Constructive contracts – the paperwork and planning behind your build

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