Combine Government Programs to Buy Your First Home Sooner!
Sep, 2025Money Matters
Get a grant, maximise your deposit and save thousands upfront. First home buyers can combine three government support programs to…
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What can impact borrowing capacity?
Jul, 2025Money Matters
Debt, credit cards, car loans or personal loans can affect how much the banks will lend you. Mark Polatkesen at…
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Down: RBA drops cash rate to 3.60%
Jul, 2025Money Matters
Homebuyers – check with your mortgage broker to find out if this changes your borrowing capacity or anticipated repayments. Homeowners…
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Keeping your home warm without blowing the budget.
Jun, 2025Money Matters
From turning on the heater to settling down in front of the television when the cold weather hits, energy costs…
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More relief: RBA drops cash rate to 3.85%
May, 2025Money Matters
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reduced the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% following its…
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What’s ahead for homebuyers following the Federal Election
May, 2025Money Matters
The second term of the Albanese Government will continue and expand their first term housing initiatives aimed at homebuyers and…
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Is it fair to compare renting to buying?
Apr, 2025Money Matters
Mark Polatkesen at Mortgage Domayne doesn’t think it’s fair to compare renting a home to buying one. On one hand,…
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How to furnish your new home on a budget
Mar, 2025Money Matters
So, you’re getting ready to move into your new home. Even if you’re on a tight budget, it’s still possible…
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How to refinance your mortgage and secure the best home loan for you.
Feb, 2025Money Matters
The past couple of years have seen a major upheaval in the lending landscape. Consecutive interest rate rises have driven…
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Managing your power bills. Save power, save money.
Nov, 2024Money Matters
There’s nothing worse than opening your energy bill and finding it’s higher than expected. So it’s time to take…
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Buying or building a new home in Victoria?
Aug, 2024Money Matters
About the Fund The Victorian Homebuyer Fund is a shared equity scheme provided by the Victorian Government. This means the…
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10 questions to ask your mortgage broker.
Jul, 2024Money Matters
Whether you’re a first home buyer, upgrading, downsizing or looking to refinance your existing mortgage, if you’re looking for a…
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