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Reserve Bank interest rates explained
With recent Reserve Bank interest rate rises driving mortgage repayments skywards, it's important to understand the role the RBA plays, and how it sets it determines interest rates.
2007-04-17
Refinancing your home loan
With the selection of home loans currently available, many people are choosing to refinance their existing loan to take advantage of additional benefits and incentives offered by other lenders.
2006-11-14
Home loan tips and tricks – additional repayments
By making additional repayments you can significantly cut down the length of the loan, resulting in potentially huge savings in interest payments overall.
2006-11-14
Choosing the best real estate agent
This guide tells you what you should look out for when choosing a real estate agent, whether you're buying, selling or renting.
2006-11-13
Stamp duty – the basics explained
Stamp duty is a general tax imposed upon certain documents and some undocumented acquisitions.
2007-02-07
Money Buddy guide to ... Mortgage Brokers
What to look for in a mortgage broker – what benefits do brokers provide, and what should you be wary of?
2007-07-05
Negative equity explained – avoiding the negative equity trap
Learn how negative equity can affect you and how you can avoid negative equity in your home loan.
2007-03-22
Selling a property at auction
Guide to choosing an auctioneer and selling your house at auction.
2007-05-01
Building and Pest Inspections – keeping unwanted guests from your new house
Building and pest inspections are an essential step in the purchase of a new home or investment property.
2006-11-22