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Property Investing
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Loyal to a fault
It may be an admirable trait in personal relationships, but in the world of lending, loyalty can come at a cost.
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The Australian housing slowdown
Let's talk about the Australian housing slowdown and what house prices in Australia are likely to do over the next two years.
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Sydney rental yields at new low
Investors in Australia’s two largest residential property markets are getting the lowest rental yields in the country as stagnant rent prices are outpaced by capital gains.
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Lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) – 5 simple facts
Clients often ask about Lenders Mortgage Insurance and how much it costs. Here's 5 simple facts for you to consider in your calculations.
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SFP launches it's new Mortgage Broking Service
The introduction of mortgage broking has been a welcome addition to the services SFP provide in the changing lending market.
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Is it better to buy an investment property or home first?
There's a lot to consider when buying an investment property or home, especially for the first time.
Have you been saving for a long time and feel ready to get into the property market? Maybe you're considering buying a home to live in or investing in a property you can rent out to somebody else.
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New legislation aims to benefit first home buyers and downsizers
Changes aimed at improving housing affordability have passed through parliament. See what the new rules could mean for you...
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Where is the best place to put your money?
When it comes to deciding between super and your home loan there's a lot to consider.
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3 ways to get a foot on the property ladder
Creative ideas for younger Australians to invest in property
It won’t come as a huge surprise to learn that Australian homes are among the most expensive in the world. In a recent surveyi every Australian town and suburb was rated as ‘seriously’ or ‘severely’ unaffordable. And if you’re in a capital city it’s even worse, with the average Sydney home costing nine times average household income.
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Will Australian House Prices Crash? Five reasons why it’s more complicated than you think!
Over the past 5 years, I have written annually where I thought the property market was, and what was likely to happen moving forward. So far I’ve had a 100% success rate. I guess I wouldn’t be writing this if I got it wrong.