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Adelaide house prices fell half a per cent in the three months to November according to new figures.
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The maximum loan to value ratio (LVR) that is available on an Australian property purchase depends on the your citizenship and the currency on which you choose …
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There are no age limits with Australian lenders so lending is possible for periods up to 30 years, even if you are above 60 years old or above.The Australian pr…
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In the modern era it is becoming increasingly common for people to keep a holiday home in Australia and visit it for extended stays during the year.If you have …
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Australian property finance is a well establish, competitive and highly regulated activity.As such, the costs involved are very reasonable when arranging your l…
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Can I get a loan to buy an Australian property if I am living overseas?Yes, we have access to multiple lenders in Australia and Asia who have specialist non-res…
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I was thinking about buying a property in Australia but I am put off by the strong Australian dollar. Is it worth waiting for the dollar to weaken?
When it comes to investment it is easy to find an excuse to delay a decision as there is always one to be found. Market bubbles, interest rates and indeed curr…
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Buying Australian property prior to commencement of construction is a common approach.A typical build time is approximately 2 years depending on the scale of th…
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The decision to fix your rate is one that is usually undertaken to create certainty.With Australian property finance, you have the option of fixing your interes…
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Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) applies to all loans that exceed a LVR of 80%.It is a once off payment paid by the borrower to the bank to cover the bank for t…
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Usually you require a deposit of 20% of the purchase price of your Australian property when borrowing in Australian dollars, plus any transfer and settlement co…
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The number of Irish nationals that migrated to Australia in the financial year 2009/10 was 22 per cent higher than in the previous 12 months, figures have shown…
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Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
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