It’s official: Australia’s housing market is in the midst of a broad-based boom, with the national home value surging 2.1%...
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Back up for grabs: 1800 first home buyer scheme spots reissued
By Portfolio Capital
/ February 13, 2021
Great news just in for first home buyers: the Australian government will reissue 1800 First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS)...
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Record-breaking: 5 big property trends in 2021
By Portfolio Capital
/ February 5, 2021
After a bumpy 2020, 2021 is already rewriting the record books. From property prices, to interest rates, to refinancing –...
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MISSED OUT ON THE GOVERNMENT’S INITIAL FIRST HOME LOAN GUARANTEE SCHEME?
By Admin
/ February 4, 2021
Missed out on the Government’s initial First Home Loan Guarantee Scheme? Great News – if you act quickly. The Commonwealth...
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How did your suburb fare during the COVID-19 crisis?
By Portfolio Capital
/ February 1, 2021
When coronavirus broke out across Australia, doomsday reports tipped the property market could fall as far as 30% across the...
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House prices projected to jump 30% in three years: RBA
By Portfolio Capital
/ January 22, 2021
It’s the document that was never meant to see the light of day. But a Freedom of Information request reveals...
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What are Australia’s most popular vehicles? The 2020 results are in
By pcpl.net.au
/ January 13, 2021
Long gone are the days of Holden vs Ford. These days it’s all about the SUV vs the great Australian ute. So which vehicle type topped the list in 2020?
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Season’s Greetings! Bring on 2021!
By pcpl.net.au
/ December 23, 2020
To all our wonderful clients: this has been a year like no other, so we can only hope that you’re treated to a relaxing time with family and friends this festive season.
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Love thy neighbour: how to protect your home these summer holidays
By pcpl.net.au
/ December 16, 2020
How comfortable do you feel leaving your home unattended when you go on holidays? Turns out that those who know their neighbours best have more peace of mind.
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How well do you know your finance jargon? Take our quiz!
By pcpl.net.au
/ December 12, 2020
The finance industry has a bunch of acronyms and abbreviations that can make the home buying process a little confusing. But they’re not as difficult to understand as you might think. Take our short quiz to see how many you can answer!
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Be careful of loading up on ‘buy now, pay later’ purchases this Xmas
By pcpl.net.au
/ December 9, 2020
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it’s important not to get carried away when using ‘buy now, pay later’ providers to fund that festive spirit. That’s because one-in-five users struggle to make their repayments, new research has found.
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Freedom to move: stamp duty reforms gain momentum
By pcpl.net.au
/ November 26, 2020
Stamp duty: two of the most dreaded words in the world of property and finance. Fortunately, NSW and Victoria have unveiled some big changes to the inefficient tax this week, and there’s hope it’ll inspire other states to review their own stamp duty arrangements.
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Want to know how much your neighbours paid for their first homes?
By pcpl.net.au
/ November 19, 2020
First home buyers wanting to crack into the property market can now use an interactive map to see how much their neighbours spent on average for their first home.
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Switch lenders if rate cut is not passed on: RBA
By pcpl.net.au
/ November 5, 2020
Mortgage holders and business operators are being encouraged by the RBA to switch lenders if their bank doesn’t pass on the latest cash rate cut.
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Housing affordability best it’s been in a decade: report
By pcpl.net.au
/ October 29, 2020
Great news for homeowners and prospective buyers: housing affordability is at its best level in a decade and should continue to improve throughout 2021.
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HomeBuilder sparks surge in home loans, new builds and renos
By pcpl.net.au
/ October 15, 2020
Thousands of families across the country who had been thinking about a new build, or tackling an overdue renovation project, have rolled up their sleeves and committed to it, according to latest ABS data.
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Turbocharged instant asset write-off scheme unveiled
By pcpl.net.au
/ October 9, 2020
There was one big-ticket initiative in the federal budget that really caught our eye, and that was the turbocharged version of the instant asset write-off scheme. Today we’ll look at how it could improve your business’s cash flow moving forward.
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The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is back; bigger and better!
By pcpl.net.au
/ October 8, 2020
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is back; bigger, better and more buyer-friendly than before. If you’re a first home buyer who missed out on the first two rounds, then here’s how to make it a case of third time’s a charm!
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Responsible lending laws to be axed: what that means for you
By pcpl.net.au
/ October 1, 2020
You might have recently heard that ‘responsible lending laws’ are set to be scrapped early next year. Rest assured though that you'll still be able to borrow responsibly. Let us explain how.
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House prices tipped to surge 15%, RBA hints at cash rate cut
By pcpl.net.au
/ September 24, 2020
Strap yourself in: Australian house prices are tipped to experience a mild COVID-19 dip before surging 15% over the following two years, according to some of the nation's top economists.
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