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Comparing home loans to refinance
| Katrina Creer | 6 mins
How to Refinance Your Home Loan
Thinking about switching home loans? Read our guide to know what to look for and how to make the most of the competition to get the best deal.
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7 New Year’s Resolutions That Can Help You Buy a Home in 2021
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| Riley Howe | 6 mins
7 New Year’s Resolutions to Help You Buy a Home in 2023
Are you hoping to buy a property in 2023? Here are seven new year’s resolutions to keep your financial resume in shape and make it happen.
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Apartment owners must pay strata fees so the building and its surrounds can be maintained.
| Katrina Creer | 5 mins
The Ultimate Guide to Strata Fees
With more Australians tipped to be living in apartments, we’ve put together a guide to understanding what strata fees do and don’t cover. Click to find out.
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What Rooms Add Value to Your Home?
| Riley Howe | 4 mins
What Rooms Add Value to Your Home?
We look at what renovations or improvements you should do to some of the key rooms in the home and what return on investment you can expect.
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How To Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
| Lauren Horky | 5 mins
How To Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
A private treaty sale occurs when a house is listed for sale with an asking price or price range and a potential purchaser presents an offer to an agent.
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How to Find a Neighbourhood to Call Home
| Lauren Horky | 8 mins
How to Find a Neighbourhood to Call Home
How can you make sure that your future home is located in an area that suits you? We list the most common criteria to help you find your perfect match.
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Top 10 Moving House Tips
| Riley Howe | 5 mins
Top 10 Moving House Tips
Here’s a look at what you should be doing a few weeks out from the move to ensure you are as organised as possible for the big day.
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5 Benefits of Downsizing
| Riley Howe | 5 mins
5 Benefits of Downsizing
Downsizing a home sounds like an inherently stressful task. However, downsizing can actually be an incredibly beneficial process.
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5 Considerations When Downsizing From a House to an Apartment
| Sarah Dickson | 5 mins
5 Considerations When Downsizing From a House to an Apartment
Downsizing from a house to an apartment is a big step as it involves a lifestyle change. In order to make the right decision, it is important to do some research.
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