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Rentvesting – enter the property market without sacrificing your current lifestyle

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Top ways to cut your expenses and increase your savings

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Explainer: Rental Yield

April 23, 2019 in Investing

Rentvesting – enter the property market without sacrificing your current lifestyle

As property prices continue to rise, purchasing in a centrally-located or sought-after area is out of reach for the average working millennial. Instead, many are opting to rent rather than buy as it means not having to compromise their inner…

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Investing
April 23, 2019

Rentvesting – enter the property market without sacrificing your current lifestyle

As property prices continue to rise, purchasing in a centrally-located or sought-after area is out of reach for the average working millennial. Instead, many are opting to rent rather than buy as it means not having to compromise their inner…
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Saving
April 14, 2019

Top ways to cut your expenses and increase your savings

Is the key to saving a home deposit as simple as giving up smashed avo toast for breakfast? Well not quite, but spending less does make a difference. On top of a budget, a savings plan and strategies such as…
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Investing
April 12, 2019

Explainer: Rental Yield

Rental yield – essentially the rate of rental income returned against the costs of an investment property is a great indicator of a property’s investment potential. But you need to keep things in perspective when you factor it into your…
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Refinancing
April 4, 2019

When is the best time to refinance your home loan?

As a homeowner with a mortgage, chances are you’ve heard of the term 'refinancing'. Refinancing involves reviewing your current mortgage, and potentially swapping your loan to another lender who can better meet your current needs, wants and circumstances. Refinancing can…
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Home Loans
March 18, 2019

What type of loan is right for you?

The array of mortgages available helps SFE Loans to tailor a package to suit your needs. Here are just some of the options. Fixed-rate mortgages With a fixed-rate loan, you know exactly how much you’ll pay per fortnight or month…
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Buying Property
March 14, 2019

Who are the different parties involved in purchasing property?

Purchasing a property is a thrilling yet nerve-wracking experience, which is why it can be handy to surround yourself with a network of support and expertise. Here are the different parties who may be involved in your home-buying process and…
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Selling Property
March 7, 2019

Bridging loan or deposit bond?

When selling one property and purchasing another, the funds from the sale may not be available in time to use for the purchase deposit. There are typically two options in this scenario: a bridging loan and a deposit bond. Bridging…
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Investing
February 25, 2019

Rules of investment

When you’re trying to secure finance for an investment property, it’s important to keep a few simple rules in mind to make sure you get the best deal possible and will be able to afford the repayments, come what may.…
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Home Loans
February 21, 2019

Five simple ways to increase loan repayments

Paying off a mortgage can seem relentless – every payment counts of course, but it can seem to be taking forever to make a dent. Here are some simple ways you can increase the amount you pay off and own…
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Home Loans
February 14, 2019

When was your last home loan health check?

Circumstances can change, leaving your home loan less suitable than it was originally. If you find yourself in this situation - don’t stress! A home loan health check with SFE Loans can reveal if you’re paying too much! What’s involved?…
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Broker
February 6, 2019

4 differences between a broker and a bank lender

It’s easy to walk into the local bank and talk to a lender, or apply online for a home loan, but it may not always be the right option. 1. Choice When you’re buying a house, do you go to one…
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Investing
January 29, 2019

Explainer: Capital gains tax

If you buy and sell an investment property, you may be required to pay capital gains tax (CGT) on that sale. It’s important to understanding this tax when buying or selling a home. What is CGT? This is a tax…
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