Back-up plan needed
Home-loan repayments are taking increasingly bigger chunks out of
the household budget. John Kavanagh looks at the fallout. more
Cash-back home loans
The strategy: To get a rebate on my mortgage commissions. more
House prices balloon
Is Australian residential housing heading for a price bubble? more
Fast-track your home deposit
Special-purpose savings accounts can earn up to 34 per cent thanks
to government incentives. more
Handouts for first-home buyers
Be it a grant, a boost or a concession, there is helpful cash
available to realise the great Australian dream. more
Making gains on a getaway
The strong Australian dollar and the global financial crisis have
made holiday homes more affordable. more
Thorny issue for borrowers
During the next 12 months interest rates will continue to rise, so
now is the time to get your mortgage in order. more
Question of trust
Mortgage funds are devising new rules for paying out investors to
inject certainty into the market. more
Low-doc loans on borrowed time
Responsible lending laws may bring an end to these potentially
predatory financial products. more
Ensure you're insured
The strategy: To get the right deal on my home and contents
insurance. more
No fixed solutions
Few people took the chance to lock in low interest rates. more
How to buy a house at half price
Overseas property is dirt cheap but don't dismiss the risks. more
Make them do your bidding
'If you get carried away by the emotion of the auction it's highly
likely that you'll pay more than your figures suggested you
should.' Margaret Lomas, Destiny Financial Solutions more
Crack the code
A building inspection may seem expensive at the time but the
reverse may be true if problems are found. more
Planning is key to success
When arranging a loan, borrowers need to attend to several crucial
issues. more
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