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Costs of buying a home
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What is a home loan comparison rate?
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Costs of buying a home
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February 12, 2024
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Can I get a home loan with a 10% deposit in Australia?
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Do I have to pay LMI on a 10% deposit home loan?
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Using a buyer's agent in NSW
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Buyer's agents
Costs of buying a home
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How much does a buyer’s agent cost in Australia?
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June 26, 2023
Deposits
Low deposit options
Upfront costs
Do I pay LMI on a 5% deposit home loan?
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February 12, 2024
First home buyers
Timing the housing market vs time in the housing market — which Is better?
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June 23, 2023
Deposits
Low deposit options
Can you get a home loan with a 5% deposit in Australia?
Updated
August 1, 2023
Upfront costs
First home buyers
First home buyer schemes
Do first-time home buyers in Australia have to pay stamp duty?
Updated
February 12, 2024
Refinancing
Reasons to refinance your home loan in Australia
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March 16, 2023
Buyer's agents
What is a buyer’s advocate and how can they help you?
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March 9, 2023
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