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Managing the jump from rental payments to mortgage payments

September 21, 2018 By Michelle McKinnon Leave a Comment

Managing the jump from rental payments to mortgage payments

It can feel great to make the leap from renter to home owner but there’s plenty to plan for to enjoy a smooth transition.

September 21, 2018 Michelle McKinnonLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Buying Your Property Tagged With: buy-or-rent, buying-property, first-home-buyer

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6 steps to make the switch from renter to home owner

May 3, 2018 By Michelle McKinnon Leave a Comment

6 steps to make the switch from renter to home owner

Buying a first home can seem especially challenging when you’re renting but maintaining a steady rental history can help you into a place of your own.

May 3, 2018 Michelle McKinnonLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Buying Your Property Tagged With: buy-or-rent, first-home-buyer, home-buying-costs

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Why you should stop renting

February 6, 2018 By Michelle McKinnon Leave a Comment

Why you should stop renting

The proof is in the pudding – buying a property comes out on top as the smarter investment. Here’s a look at why.

February 6, 2018 Michelle McKinnonLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Buying Your Property Tagged With: buy-or-rent, buying-property, first-home-buyer

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Buying a holiday home: a smart investment or simply a lifestyle choice?

May 25, 2017 By Melanie Tesoriero Leave a Comment

Buying a holiday home: a smart investment or simply a lifestyle choice?

Australians have a reputation as big spenders when it comes to holidays, so it’s no surprise that a quarter of us would love to own a holiday home. But before you sign up for a second mortgage, it’s worth considering what’s really involved if you’re looking for a financial return and not just some great holiday photos.

May 25, 2017 Melanie TesorieroLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Buying Your Property Tagged With: buy-or-rent, holidays, housing-market, investment-property

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What if you love your lifestyle but can’t afford to buy where you live?

March 10, 2017 By Melanie Tesoriero Leave a Comment

What if you love your lifestyle but can’t afford to buy where you live?

Getting a foot on the property ladder doesn’t always mean leaving the lifestyle you love. We look at a few of the pros and cons to help you decide if renting and buying is an option for you.

March 10, 2017 Melanie TesorieroLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Buying Your Property Tagged With: buy-or-rent, first-home-buyer, investment-property

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Give your returns a festive boost

December 13, 2016 By Megan Gibbens Leave a Comment

Give your returns a festive boost

Interest rates may be at record lows but are you making the most of them? A quick check could give your investment returns a valuable uptick.

December 13, 2016 Megan GibbensLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: buy-or-rent, home-loan-interest-rates, investment-property, refinancing

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To buy or rent? – that is the question

August 29, 2016 By Melanie Tesoriero Leave a Comment

To buy or rent? – that is the question

With housing affordability and inflated property values in the headlines, is it better to buy a home or rent?

August 29, 2016 Melanie TesorieroLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Buying Your Property Tagged With: buy-or-rent, buying-property, first-home-buyer, renting-a-property

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Rent vs buy: how do they compare?

July 25, 2016 By Michelle McKinnon Leave a Comment

Rent vs buy: how do they compare?

Whether you should rent or buy has become a popular topic recently. Here’s our quick animated guide to help you weigh up the pros and cons of each.

July 25, 2016 Michelle McKinnonLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Money Smarts Tagged With: buy-or-rent, buying-property, first-home-buyer, renting-a-property

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Dear John – what are the pros and cons of renting versus buying a home?

September 20, 2015 By John Symond Leave a Comment

Dear John – what are the pros and cons of renting versus buying a home?

There are plenty of pros and cons to home ownership versus renting, but it’s your personal circumstances, future plans and goals and financial situation that should really guide your thinking.

September 20, 2015 John SymondLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Ask John Symond Tagged With: buy-or-rent, first-home-buyer, interest-rates, john-symond, renting-a-property

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Can ‘rent to buy’ schemes help young home buyers?

November 4, 2014 By Michelle McKinnon Leave a Comment

Can ‘rent to buy’ schemes help young home buyers?

The question of ‘Is it better to rent or buy?’ is a common one but what if there was a way to do both? While they offer a different way to get into the property market, rent to buy or rent to own schemes won’t be for everyone.

November 4, 2014 Michelle McKinnonLeave a Comment 

Filed Under: Buying Your Property Tagged With: buy-or-rent, first-home-buyer, making-an-offer, renting-a-property

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