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Power Your Business into the New Year with Equipment FinanceThe New Year is the perfect time for businesses to reflect on their performance and prepare for growth in the second half of the financial year. As you plan for the months ahead, it might involve significant financial decisions, such as upgrading equipmen...
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Buying a Home Over Christmas: How a Mortgage Broker Can Help You Navigate the Holiday SeasonWhile many home buyers and sellers are focused on closing deals before Christmas, there are still opportunities for savvy buyers to make a property purchase during the holiday period. Although home sales tend to slow down during Christmas, the holiday sea... -
Six questions to ask at an open homeOpen homes can be overwhelming for first-time buyers, with many unsure what they should be looking for.With so much at stake, asking the right questions is crucial to making an informed decision. These days it’s possible to do a lot of...
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Essential service properties lead commercial market surgeCommercial properties showed remarkable strength in 2024, with the essential service sectors driving significant growth across the Australian market. New data from Burgess Rawson reveals that the average sale prices for premium commercial assets have incr...
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Why choose debtor finance?Debtor finance is a financial arrangement where a business uses its accounts receivable (unpaid customer invoices) as collateral to secure funding. This solution is particularly beneficial for businesses with cash flow constraints due to slow-paying custo...
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Commercial trends point to a strategic shift in 2025The commercial property market is entering a period of strategic change, with new trends reshaping investment opportunities across various sectors. Ray White Group head of research Vanessa Rader has identified several key trends that will influence the mar...
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Five reasons to buy an investment property before your first homeFor many Australians, the path to property ownership begins with buying a home to live in. However, purchasing an investment property first – known as 'rentvesting' – can be a smarter financial strategy.With the rising costs of home prices in m...
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Mortgage brokers thrive as market share reaches new heightsThe mortgage broking industry is going from strength to strength, now capturing 74.6% of the home loan market, despite interest rates remaining at decade-high levels.Data from the MFAA reveals that brokers are writing more than seven out of ten home loan...
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3 conversations couples should have before getting a home loanPurchasing a home as a couple is a major financial and emotional milestone. Beyond simply owning property together, it signifies a long-term commitment to shared financial and lifestyle goals. It’s vital that couples have open communication and clear expec...
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6 things to know about SMSFs and propertySelf-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) offer Australians greater control over their retirement savings, and property investment is one way people can take advantage of this flexibility. But before diving in, it's important to understand the key factors that...
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Is it possible to finance your wedding?Weddings are one of life’s biggest celebrations, but they can also come with a hefty price tag. From securing the perfect venue to booking photographers, caterers, and entertainment, the costs can quickly add up. If you’re wondering whether it’s possible ...
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Property market set for growth in 2025, stronger gains in 2026Australian property prices are expected to continue their upward trajectory, with units outpacing houses for the first time, according to KPMG's Residential Property Market Outlook.The national housing market is forecast to see house prices rise by 3....
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Foreign investment drives Australian commercial property surgeAustralian commercial property has experienced a significant boost in foreign investment throughout 2024, with transaction volumes reaching $76.64 billion, marking a 19.2 per cent increase from the previous year.Ray White Head of Research, Vanessa Rader,...