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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.

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.

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…

Aug 23

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Which way to sell? Auction vs Private Treaty

By afg_admin Finance Help, Investing In Property

It’s a perennial question when it comes to real estate: should you sell at auction or via private treaty? Some sellers prefer the predictability of setting a price, while others are prepared to let their property go to the highest bidder.

May 29

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How to avoid property pitfalls

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

If you have seen the movie Money Pit, in which Tom Hanks and Shelley Long play a hapless couple whose home renovations plummet from bad to disastrous with every swing of the hammer, it’s easy to see why buyers should be beware.

Mar 29

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How to make a smart switch

By afg_admin Investing In Property, News, Refinancing My Home Loan

Switching home loans could help pay down your mortgage sooner, providing you are refinancing for the right reasons and understand what’s involved. Here’s our guide to refinancing to help you make the right move when the time comes.

May 03

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Investment fitness

By afg_admin Investing In Property, News

Recent changes by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have led to significant tightening of investment lending criteria by the major lenders.

Investing In Property

Why you can bank on a broker

Taxing times for property owners

How to tackle more than one mortgage

Create your own Christmas cheer

What to research before you invest

Constructive contracts – the paperwork and planning behind your build

Which way to sell? Auction vs Private Treaty

How to avoid property pitfalls

How to make a smart switch

Investment fitness

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