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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

New vendor data shows interesting sales trends

Record property prices are proving to be good news for vendors, with 94.3% of all vendors in the March quarter selling their home for more than they'd originally paid, according to CoreLogic. That was the fourth consecutive quarterly increase and the highest share since 2010.

13 August 2024
Why property price growth is so varied throughout Australia

The Australian property market is growing briskly right now and has grown significantly since the pandemic. But the city-by-city performance has been more varied.

22 July 2024
Why rents in Australia are expected to keep rising

It’s a question on many Aussies minds: will rents keep rising? Australia's rental market continues to see rents surge in major cities and indications point towards a continued upward trend throughout 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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