Homeowners in record-high numbers are taking advantage of reduced interest rates and competitive refinancing offers. Are you ready to take the leap?
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Want to buy your first home with a 5% deposit and save up to $10,000?
By pcpl.net.au
/ July 2, 2020
On your marks, get set, go! The race is on for limited spots in the federal government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which kicked off again on July 1.
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Final touches on $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme announced
By pcpl.net.au
/ June 25, 2020
The “crucial final touches” on the federal government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme have been revealed. Will your build be eligible?
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Best Aussie suburbs to find a "renovator’s dream"
By pcpl.net.au
/ June 18, 2020
Most of us have at one time dreamed of discovering a hidden little gem and renovating it into the most enviable house on the street. With the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant, those dreams are closer to becoming a reality for many. But where to look?
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You might be closer to your first home deposit than you think
By pcpl.net.au
/ June 11, 2020
You’ve probably heard the federal government is giving $25,000 grants to eligible Australians looking to build or substantially renovate their homes. Today we’ll look at what that means for first home buyers when combined with state and territory schemes.
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So, who’s eligible for the $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme?
By pcpl.net.au
/ June 4, 2020
You might have heard that the federal government will give eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate homes as part of the new HomeBuilder scheme. Today we’ll look at who exactly can qualify for the initiative.
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First home loan deposit scheme reaches capacity (for now)
By pcpl.net.au
/ May 28, 2020
The 10,000 guarantees available via the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme have been filled or reserved, but for those who missed out there’s a second chance coming soon in July.
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Goodbye stamp duty?
By pcpl.net.au
/ May 21, 2020
The dreaded and controversial stamp duty tax could soon be a thing of the past, with calls for it to be abolished gaining momentum.
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Relief for SMEs: tardy paying companies given final notice
By pcpl.net.au
/ May 16, 2020
Promising news for SMEs this week: supply chain financing provider Greensill has given late-paying companies formal notice that it will ditch them if they continue to extend their payment terms beyond 30 days.
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Cash rate to remain at record-low level until 2023: experts
By pcpl.net.au
/ May 14, 2020
Here’s a bit of welcome news for mortgage holders: Australia’s record-low cash rate is likely to remain in place until 2023, according to leading economic and property experts.
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Wait, the bank can do that!?
By pcpl.net.au
/ May 7, 2020
Every now and then a bank does something that bucks the trend and takes customers by surprise. Today we’ll look at two cases that recently made national headlines and how you can reduce your chances of getting caught out.
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Bank loyalty can cost existing borrowers: ACCC report
By pcpl.net.au
/ April 30, 2020
Loyalty is an admiral trait when it comes to our friends, family and loved ones. But if you’re extending that virtue to the banks, then there’s a good chance it’s costing you thousands of dollars.
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Is now a good time to lock in a fixed rate?
By pcpl.net.au
/ April 23, 2020
With interest rates at record low levels, today we’ll look at a question that many are asking: should I lock in a fixed rate home loan?
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The big questions we’re receiving from first home buyers
By pcpl.net.au
/ April 16, 2020
It’s fair to say it’s an unusual time to be a first home buyer. But there are still opportunities out there for those whose jobs haven’t been affected by COVID-19.
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Need to pause your mortgage repayments? Here are the banks’ deferral policies
By pcpl.net.au
/ March 23, 2020
This is one article we hope you never have to read. But if COVID-19 has impacted your income to the point where you may need to pause your mortgage repayments, then we’ve broken down the banks’ deferral policies for you.
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Homeowners impacted by COVID-19 encouraged to contact lender
By pcpl.net.au
/ March 18, 2020
Homeowners who have had their income impacted by the coronavirus outbreak are being encouraged to seek out hardship options with their lender.
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How long does it take to find and secure your dream home?
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 27, 2020
It takes most first home buyers longer than a full working week to house hunt and apply for finance for their 'dream' property, according to new research.
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Downsizers tipped to be a ‘powerful force’ in 2020
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 20, 2020
Downsizers are tipped to take advantage of ‘the perfect storm’ and get the most out of the property market this year, predicts the national body representing professional buyers’ agents.
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Are you being stung by the loyalty tax?
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 13, 2020
Once upon a time you were rewarded for loyalty. But borrowers with older mortgages are typically paying a higher interest rate than customers on new loans, confirms the RBA.
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Credit scores set for Valentine’s Day boost
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 6, 2020
Tens of thousands of Aussies have an extra reason to love Valentine’s Day this year, with their credit scores set to jump after civil court filings disappear from their credit file.
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