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Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Property exaggerations infuriate home buyers
Are you tossing up between investment funds and rental properties? Many Australians are feeling confident about buying real estate, but there are a few peeves.
Home Loans
04 Sep, 2014
3 min read


Kate Wick
Video: Record low interest rates hold! September RBA Wrap
Laine Lister chats with Peter Arnold, Product Director of RateCity.com.au, about the latest RBA rates hold announcement and the current record low interest rates.
Home Loans
02 Sep, 2014
3 min read


Laine Gordon
Money Editor
How to handle a bad tenant in your investment property
Are you planning for retirement and buying a SMSF rental property? Here's what to do if you get a troublesome tenant - understand your state's tenancy laws!
Home Loans
31 Aug, 2014
3 min read


Kate Wick
Is now the time to buy property?
Use a home loan calculator to work out how much you can borrow, but pay close attention to the future of Australia's low cash rates, too.
Home Loans
28 Aug, 2014
3 min read


Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Renting vs. buying: the costs and fees
When tossing up whether to take out a home loan or stay in the renting game, there are a number of factors to ponder. Which option is cheaper?
Home Loans
20 Aug, 2014
3 min read


Kate Wick
How to buy property: A step-by-step guide
From securing a home loan to obtaining building reports, there are plenty of steps involved when buying a humble abode.
Home Loans
20 Aug, 2014
3 min read


Kate Wick
Ways to add a touch of luxury to your home
Do you love the idea of luxury property but hate the price tag? Build up your savings account then complete some luxury home tweaks.
Home Loans
13 Aug, 2014
3 min read


Kate Wick
Why you should listen to your gut first, then your lender
Using a home loan calculator will help you find out how much you'll pay on your mortgage over the years. But have you considered what would happen if interest rates soared?
Home Loans
13 Aug, 2014
4 min read


Kate Wick
Home loans: Banks' ploys to win your business
Credit card and home loan comparisons are essential to ensure banks' deals are really all they're cracked up to be. Are you really getting the best value?
Home Loans
12 Aug, 2014
3 min read


Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Australians own the biggest houses in the world
How big are Australia's houses? According to one industry commentator, they're the biggest in the world! But are they getting smaller?
Home Loans
10 Aug, 2014
4 min read


Kate Wick
Five top tips when you're moving house
Home loans are a reality for many Australians. If you're upgrading your property, be sure to follow this handy moving checklist!
Home Loans
07 Aug, 2014
3 min read


Kate Wick
How to choose where to invest in property
Thinking about investment funds or SMSF property? When planning for the future, there are plenty of investment opportunities available.
Home Loans
05 Aug, 2014
3 min read

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