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Should I Use a Mortgage Broker or Go Straight to the Bank?

If you're planning to buy a home or grow your property portfolio, one of the first questions you'll probably ask is: Mortgage Broker vs Bank. When comparing a mortgage broker vs bank, many Australian home buyers wonder which option will provide the best home loan outcome. It's one of the...

Is Property Investment Still Worth It?

Is Property Investment Still Worth It?If you've been thinking about buying an investment property, you've probably also seen the headlines. Every year there's a new Federal Budget, a new round of changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax, and a fresh wave of opinions online about whether property investment...

What Questions Should I Ask My Mortgage Broker?

Buying a home or growing a property portfolio is one of the biggest financial decisions most Australians will ever make. It's exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if you're not sure what to ask or what actually matters. That's where a good mortgage broker comes in. "What questions...

How Negative Gearing Affects House Prices

Negative Gearing Changes: Could Established Property Values Fall 5–10%?Following the recent Budget announcements, I've been saying that established property values could decline by between 5% and 10%, and we're now starting to see evidence that supports that view.Recent data and market commentary are showing signs of weakness in investor-focused established...

Construction Gaining Momentum

A lot has happened in the mortgage market over the last couple of months, with several lenders lifting the interest rates. Moving forward, many economists believe rates will rise further…

More First Home Buyers

A lot has happened in the mortgage market over the last couple of months, with several lenders lifting the interest rates. Moving forward, many economists believe rates will rise further…