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Borrowing with less than 20% deposit

While it’s often said you need a 20% deposit to qualify for a home loan, a significant number of borrowers are securing mortgages with smaller deposits, according to the latest data from APRA, the banking regulator.

15 July 2024
How to get your SMSF tax return right

If you're one of the many Australians who've purchased a property through a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided valuable guidance about how to file your annual tax return.

9 July 2024
Treasury's new plan: lower home loan rates and higher savings for consumers

The federal government has unveiled a series of reforms to the banking sector, which aim to help consumers access lower home loan rates and higher savings accounts rates.

5 July 2024

Home Loan Essentials

Home Loans in Australia: Options, Requirements and Comparisons

Are you looking to purchase a property in Australia? If so, you’ll likely need to take out a home loan and are looking for tips as a first-time borrower. By the end of this article, you should understand how home loans work in Australia and what factors you need to consider when taking out a loan.

Market Trends & Insights

One in five buyers are purchasing interstate

More home-hunters are looking to buy property in a different state – but why? In the year to August, 22% of all enquiries to buy property on realestate.com.au came from buyers based in a different state, compared to 17% in the previous 12-month period.

18 November 2024
Buyers gain leverage as listings jump 7.9%, easing competition

Home hunters have considerably more stock to choose from than earlier in the year, putting buyers in a stronger negotiating position.

7 October 2024
Investor borrowing rises 35.4%

Property investors committed to $11.71 billion of home loans in July 2024, which was the second-highest month on record, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

1 October 2024

Strategy & Decision Making

Making the Most of Your Time Overseas: Building Assets Back Home

Many Aussie expats use their time overseas to accelerate financially. Here’s how Australians living abroad are buying property back home and building long-term assets. Moving offers higher earning potential, global career experience, and the ability to accelerate financially in ways you can't back in Australia. Expats also recognise something else- the overseas window is powerful, but it isn’t permanent. This naturally raises the question: "How do I make the most of that time whilst I am here?"

Yield vs Growth: What Aussie Expats Should Consider When Buying Property

Rental yield often attracts the first attention, especially for Australians living overseas who want stable income from their property. But yield alone rarely reflects long term performance. The stronger approach is to balance income, capital growth potential, and your broader plans while living abroad.

10 Mar 2026
SMSF Australia for Expats: Rules, Risks, and What Actually Works

TLDR SMSFs can work for Australians overseas, but only if strict residency rules are met. Most issues come down to control, contributions, and time spent abroad. If those break, the fund can lose its tax status.

9 March 2026

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