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  • 2020 Year in Review

    What a crazy year 2020 has been! Certainly many low points which can be echoed by many across the world, although as a business we have also achieved a lot this year despite the circumstances, that has made us very proud. With that, we enter the holiday season feeling relieved, but also accomplished. It’s

  • HomeBuilder Program Extension

    It has been revealed last Sunday (29 November) that the HomeBuilder program will be extended until 31 March 2021 – with notable changes to its original form.As compared to the original program which offers grants of $25,000 to owner-occupiers “substantially renovating” or building a new home, the modified program provides a $15,000 grant for building

  • Could Stamp Duty be a Thing of the Past?

    The proposal to scrap stamp duty is gaining traction as the NSW state government launches a public consultation giving buyers the opportunity to opt out of paying stamp duty.
    Instead, it has been proposed that an ongoing tax would be charged, which would reduce the significant barrier currently in place for those who are

  • Pre-Approval Renewals Not As Easy As They Used To Be

    If you’re like us, you’re probably over all the confusing lending changes and extra documents being asked for when applying for a loan amidst COVID-19. Trust us, we hear you! But we thought this would be especially important to let you know, especially if you’re considering purchasing a property sometime soon and in the process

  • 3 tips for moving day

    Moving to a new house involves a lot of work and can be exhausting and stressful for the whole family. From packing your life in boxes and protecting fragile furniture to moving and organising everything in your new home, it’s a massive job!

    Read on for a few ways to make

  • Off The Plan Purchases – What Does It Mean?

    Buying ‘off the plan’ means buying a property that hasn’t been built yet. Essentially, you are buying a promise that a certain property will be constructed and delivered to you, within an agreed timeframe, whilst meeting certain plans and contract conditions.
    The Process:

    We strongly recommend that you get in touch with us

  • Bridging Loans – what are they and how do they work?

    You’re pre-approved for a home loan, you’ve found the property of your dreams and you’re ready to make an offer, you’re excited!  That is, until you realise that without a buyer for the property you’re vacating, the funds won’t be available for you to push the button – much less excited?
    Fear not, there

  • Did you know?

    The median

    house price in your area

    $1,322,000

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  • Tis the Season to be Fixing???

    This is the million-dollar question (or $621,500 if you live in Sydney)!!As you may have seen on many news outlets and our regular email updates, rates have dropped again. Whilst this drop was anticipated, it appears so far as though the banks are not willing to pass this on.Whilst this is

  • Potential Upcoming Changes to Make Borrowing Easier

    You may have heard the news about potential changes to responsible lending laws which may make it easier to borrow, although there is a heavy emphasis on the word “potential”. 

    As with any proposed change, it needs to go through a bout of scrutiny and must also be passed through parliament

  • 4 Home Loans Everyone Should Know About

    As soon as you purchase your new home, it’s generally time to choose a home loan package. With so many home loan options it can easily get overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time buying a house and choosing a home loan. 

    Allow us to share the four most common loan options to