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Can I get a home loan if I’m self-employed?
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What is my borrowing power and how do I increase it?
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How do I gift my child a home deposit?
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What is debt-to-income ratio?
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Is it possible to lose your home loan deposit?
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July 24, 2023
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July 26, 2023
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How long does a guarantor stay on a mortgage in Australia?
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August 11, 2023
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How to pay your deposit at an auction
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July 26, 2023
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August 21, 2023
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Offset account vs redraw facility: Which is better for you?
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July 26, 2023
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July 26, 2023
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What is a home loan comparison rate?
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August 25, 2023
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Timing the housing market vs time in the housing market — which Is better?
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June 23, 2023
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July 20, 2023
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March 15, 2023
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Home inspection checklist: 15 things to check before buying a home
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March 15, 2023
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September 13, 2023
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in Australia?
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July 26, 2023
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Can I use superannuation to buy a home in Australia?
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August 25, 2023
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Negotiating purchase price
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March 10, 2023
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Top 10 ways to save for a house deposit
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March 16, 2023
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How long will it take me to save for a house deposit?
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August 1, 2023
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How can I repair my credit score?
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August 2, 2023
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Do you need the bank of mum and dad to buy property?
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March 15, 2023
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Fixed rate vs variable rate home loans
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July 11, 2023
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Pros and cons of rentvesting
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March 16, 2023
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60 terms to know when buying a house
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July 26, 2023
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