Tag Archives: first home buyer

Rental Property Alert

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Jeremy

In the tight financial times ahead, rental property owners may be tempted to be charitable toward family members. The Tax Office is very clear on this and I quote the ATO web site: “Non-commercial rental If you let a property … Continue reading →

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Is it time for a comprehensive analysis of your current home loan?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Jeremy

Yes, It is time for a comprehensive analysis of your current home loan? It seems all the major lenders are tinkering with their home loan offerings. They are playing their cards pretty close to their chest, but you can be … Continue reading →

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Home Loan Rate Cut In June 09

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Jeremy

Can we expect another cut in official interest rates in June 2009? Or has the Australian economy hit its bottom. These vext questions will only be answered in the fullness of time. But, Australia’s major lenders have raised their fixed … Continue reading →

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What is a basic home loan?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Jeremy

Basic Variable Home Loan. Basic Variable Home Loans are generally the most inexpensive home loans available. They are inexpensive as they generally do not have all the bells and whistles that Banks and other Lenders add to their more profitable … Continue reading →

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First Home Buyers Deposit Saver Scheme

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Jeremy

Free money from the government. Australians aged 18 and over at last have some help to save for their first home. The First Home Buyers Deposit Saver Scheme became a reality today as the first accounts were made available by … Continue reading →

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Ready to buy or refinance a home or investment property

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Jeremy

A home loan mortgage finance application can be tricky, so it is important that you have all your personal and financial information ready before you meet with your mortgage broker. Personal Information: The first thing you need to do is … Continue reading →

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A Magic Mortgage Bullet

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Jeremy

25% more buying power for first home buyers and up-graders John Howard’s legacy The 2003 Prime Minister’s Home Ownership Task Force formed by then Prime Minister John Howard, fielded a large number of new ideas about increasing the affordability of … Continue reading →

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