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7 home loan tips for healthcare professionals in Adelaide

Working long shifts, earning different amounts each fortnight or moving between healthcare roles can make applying for a home loan more complicated than expected for...

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Small business in Adelaide: 6 smart finance strategies

Running a small business in Adelaide means balancing today’s bills with tomorrows plans You’re handling paying staff and suppliers, setting money aside for tax and,...

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RBA rate rise: what it means for your mortgage and budget

On Tuesday November 3, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.85%, adding further pressure to borrowers...

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First home buyer guide: from pre-approval to settlement

Buying your first home can feel like a big step, particularly when you’re trying to understand deposits, home loans, contracts and everything that happens before...

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Managing your finances after divorce: a practical guide to moving forward

In 2025, 49,158 divorces were granted in Australia, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, up 4.1% from 2024. Divorce is an experience that can...

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Using Equity to Buy an Investment Property

Have you ever wondered how property owners use an asset they own to build a deposit for their next investment? When you pay off your...

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The upfront and ongoing costs of buying your first home in Adelaide

Buying your first home involves more than saving a deposit and working out what you can afford to borrow. There are costs before settlement, costs...

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Negative equity is simple. So why don’t our policymakers understand it?

Negative equity can sound complicated, but the concept itself is fairly simple: it occurs when you owe more on your home loan than your property...

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Falling prices, tighter supply: the two stories the market keeps missing

National housing prices are down 1.6% from their March peak. Read on its own, that sounds like a market moving firmly backwards. But at the...

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How to choose a mortgage broker in Adelaide

Buying a home, investing in property or refinancing an existing loan are some of the biggest financial decisions many Australians will make.  Choosing the right mortgage broker can...

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Buying your first home in Adelaide? Suburbs to consider before you apply for a home loan

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but choosing where to buy can feel overwhelming. Adelaide offers a wide range of suburbs with different lifestyles, property types and...

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Why changes in OPEC could influence fuel costs, groceries, and interest rates in Australia

For most Australian households, the weekly budget is shaped by familiar pressures: the price of fuel at the servo, the cost of groceries at the...

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Offset Account vs Redraw Facility: The misconception that could cost you thousands

Most first home buyers assume that once you have a home loan, it does not really matter whether you choose an offset account or a redraw facility because they are...

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Adelaide is no longer the quiet achiever — it is forcing the east coast to rethink the market

Adelaide is no longer just the steady market. It is outperforming Sydney and Melbourne, reshaping affordability and forcing buyers and investors to rethink where real...

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Recession fears are back: should you buy property now or wait?

Technical recession or real downturn? What property buyers should understand before deciding to buy or wait

Recession is one of those words that can change buyer behaviour almost instantly. People hear it and spending slows, confidence dips and property decisions that felt...

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