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Why New Retiree Geoff Greenway Chose Lifestyle Over Location
| Lauren Horky | 4 mins
Why New Retiree Geoff Greenway Chose Lifestyle Over Location
When you can’t afford to buy a home where you live, leaving the city becomes an option. That’s how new retiree Geoff Greenway chose lifestyle over location.
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| Mathew Tiller | 4 mins
Why 2020 Will See the Rise of First Home Buyers
With mortgage repayments averaging rents and prices still below the 2017 peak, there's an opportunity for first-time home buyers to take the plunge.
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How Changes to Credit Scoring Will Benefit First Home Buyers (And Owners)
| Mathew Tiller | 3 mins
How Changes to Credit Scoring Will Benefit First Home Buyers (And Owners)
The introduction of Comprehensive Credit Reporting could give you more leverage to better negotiate a home loan.
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| Sarah Dickson | 5 mins
What’s Your Insurance Responsibility When Buying a Home?
Here’s a look at when you assume responsibility for a property you’re buying, what insurance policies you need and other policies you may consider.
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Questions to Ask a Home Loan Consultant
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| Sarah Dickson | 5 mins
Questions to Ask a Home Loan Consultant
Here are 10 important questions to ask home loan lenders to ensure you are choosing the right partner for you.
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Buying a Property - The Hidden Extras
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| Riley Howe | 7 mins
Buying a Property - The Hidden Extras
Buying a home means you need to factor in the added costs of buying property. Here is a list of expenses you need to prepare for.
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Where to Buy: Country or City?
| Sarah Dickson | 5 mins
Where to Buy: Country or City?
LJ Hooker real estate agents offer specialist property services to buy, sell, rent and manage real estate Australia.
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10 Mistakes First Home Buyers Make - And How to Avoid Them
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| Sarah Dickson | 6 mins
10 Mistakes First Home Buyers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
First home buyer? Whilst you’ll receive loads of advice on what to do, we wanted to share some of the things you should avoid.
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Auction Strategies - Bid With Confidence
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| Riley Howe | 3 mins
Auction Strategies - Bid With Confidence
There’s a lot to be said for buying at auction, but being prepared is important as property auctions can be adrenalin-charged affairs.
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