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What is conveyancing?

Conveyancing is the process of transferring legal ownership of a property from one party to another. Both buyers and sellers require conveyancing.

Nick Bendel

Nick Bendel -

29 Sep, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Loans

What to expect on settlement day

A property sale is said to “settle” when the property changes hands from one owner to another. While the buyer and seller don’t usually need to do much on settlement day, it’s worth understanding the processes that the solicitors, conveyancers, real estate agents and mortgage lenders are taking care of behind the scenes. 

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

19 Jan, 2023 -

3 min read

Home Loans

What is a home loan settlement and how does it work?

When you’re taking out a loan to buy a house, the process is completed with the home loan settlement. What does this involve, and how do you need to prepare?

Jodie Humphries

Jodie Humphries -

16 Dec, 2021 -

3 min read

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Home Insurance

Do I need to buy home insurance before closing on a property?

Having adequate home insurance can help manage risks from unforeseen events. But if you’ve not yet closed on a property, you may be wondering if, and when, you’re meant to purchase home insurance.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

18 Sep, 2023 -

4 min read

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Cryptocurrency

Top 6 alternative currencies to invest in beyond Bitcoin

We’ve all heard of Bitcoin, the world’s iconic cryptocurrency, and how it’s endured booms, busts and bubbles. However, Bitcoin isn’t the only crypto game in town. New altcoins are springing up all the time, each promising to bring something unique to the table.

Peter Terlato

Peter Terlato -

10 Aug, 2022 -

6 min read

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Burdensome stamp duty costs taxing Australian home buyers

Are you taking out a home loan to purchase a property? If you're not a first-time home buyer, you might feel the sting of stamp duty.

Kate Wick -

31 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

Home Loans

You might be closer to buying a house than you think
Nick Bendel

Nick Bendel -

30 Apr, 2019 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Housing at its most affordable level in a decade

Falling property prices and cheap mortgage rates have led to housing reaching its most affordable level in ten years, according to analysts.

Tony Ibrahim

Tony Ibrahim -

28 Oct, 2020 -

4 min read

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