Tasmanian First Home Buyers
If you are a Tasmanian first home buyer or are buying anywhere in Australia, we have answers to your burning questions. We may have even answered some questions you haven’t even thought of yet.
There are a lot of things to consider when buying your first home and it can be difficult to know where to start. We want to make the experience of buying your home enjoyable and our blogs are a good place to start your journey.
Included in our blogs is information on available grants – including the Tasmanian Government First Home Owners Grant and the Federal Goverment First Home Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) along with expenses that you may not have considered, especially Tasmanian Stamp Duty (as a first home buyer, you may be eligible for discount on your stamp duty!).
Also Included in the blogs are links to calculators you may find useful. So be sure to read on…….
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Refinancing to Make The Most from the Equity in Your Home
Refinancing your home loan could be a value saving option if you’re looking to access additional funds. With housing prices rising so dramatically over the last couple of years, existing homeowners have the opportunity to access the equity in their home to spend on things like home improvements, debt consolidation, buying a new car or…
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A Quick Overview of the Reverse Mortgage Application Process
Have questions about the reverse mortgage application process? Get a better understanding with this helpful guide and make an informed decision.
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Preparing for Interest Rate Hikes!
When you consider a ‘hike’, what is the first thing that springs to mind? A walk through the bush or a sharp rise? The RBA lifted the official cash rate by 25 points to .35 percent last week – the first rise in 11 years. While we understand that a rate rise is never a…
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How a SMSF Can Set You Up For Retirement
Self-managed super funds (SMSF) are a different way of saving for retirement. A SMSF gives flexibility and control over where your retirement funds are invested, including the opportunity to invest in residential and commercial property.
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The Advantages of Applying for Pre-Approval
Commonly, people start their property search by attending open homes, talking to agents, making offers, applying for their loan and then waiting for approval… but this doesn’t have to be the case. Applying and being accepted for a loan can be your first step, and while not essential, it is great way to ensure you…
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Tasmanian Stamp Duty Explained!
We’ve all had to pay more than we expect. Maybe it’s the extra 50 cents for a sauce sachet with your pie, or a $1 additional shot in your morning latte. Buying a property is no different. You’ll have to pay a little extra on top of the purchasing price. The official term is call…