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Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values

Posted on March 27, 2025
‘Close to public transport’ is often touted as... Read more >
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5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation

Posted on March 20, 2025
This Easter offers more than chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. It brings a rare mega-holiday, and if your budget doesn’t stretch to a trip away,....
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Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn

Posted on March 13, 2025
It’s been a long, hot summer, but the seasons are shifting and it’s time to prepare for the cooler months ahead. A few simple improvements could....
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Was that the shortest property downturn ever?

Posted on March 06, 2025
The so-called market ‘downturn’ we saw over the last few months was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. Home prices are once again on the up. We....
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Major change coming to mortgage rules for university grads

Posted on February 27, 2025
Good news for the three million Australians who have a student debt. New rules are on the cards that could soon increase their borrowing power when....
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RBA cuts the cash rate for the first time since 2020

Posted on February 18, 2025
Finally, a long-awaited reprieve for borrowers. The Reserve Bank of Australia has today cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%. How much could....
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The scheme that’s helped 193,000 Aussies buy a first home

Posted on February 13, 2025
If you’re in the market for a first home, there’s one scheme you should know about. It’s called the Home Guarantee Scheme, and it could slash....
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Home Loan variable interest rate of 5.99% per annum is as at 23rd December 2024 and is subject to borrower meeting the lender's criteria, terms and conditions and loan to value ratio ('LVR') requirements. This rate of 5.99% per annum is based on a principle and interest variable rate home loan of greater than $50,000 and not exceeding a LVR of 60%. The comparison rate of 5.99% per annum is as at 23rd December 2024 and is based on a secured loan of $150,000 over a term of 25 years. This comparison rate is true only for the example or examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Lending criteria, fees and conditions apply. Rates, fees and conditions are indicative and subject to change without notice. Loan Studio Pty Ltd (ABN 97 146 606 135) is an authorised credit representative (390870) of Port Group Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence Number 389460).