Top 10 Home Buying Pitfalls to Avoid
Making the decision to buy your own home be a very daunting decision, whether it be your first home that you’re going to live in or you’re adding to your investment portfolio. For many Australians,
First Home Buyers to Receive a Boost
First home buyers are set to receive a helping hand thanks to the Australian Government passing new laws through Parliament to implement the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme. The scheme means that low and middle
How To Get Yourself Loan Ready
Applying for a new home loan or investment property loan can be a daunting process, particularly if this is your first loan and you’re looking to purchase your first property. Our aim at Loansuite is
‘Penny Pinching Tips to Save Your Deposit’
“A penny saved is a penny earned” - Benjamin Franklin How can you boost your savings by making some small, simple changes to your daily and weekly habits? This week we identify our top 10 penny-pinching
Can Australian Expats Still Get a Home Loan? GalleryCan Australian Expats Still Get a Home Loan?
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Can Australian Expats Still Get a Home Loan?
We are often asked by Australian across the globe one very common question – “I’m an Australian expat, can I still get a home loan or investment property loan in Australia..? With all of the
Couples Saving Hacks to Buy Property
With interest rates in Australia at record lows, it can seem like an impossible task to save up your deposit for your own home. While two heads are better than one and saving as a
Removing Emotion for First-Home Buyers
Combining emotions with the purchase of your first home can often lead to overspending, particularly in a seller’s market. As a first-home buyer, this is often a significant purchase and perhaps the largest you’ll make,
Dry July – Saving Your House Deposit
A glass of wine after work... A cold refreshing beer or two at the end of the week... This behaviour has become commonplace in Australia and many expat destinations around the world. With it being
Buying Property with a Friend
For many Australian expats, and particularly those living in Australia, buying property with a friend can be an attractive strategy to get onto the property ladder. With property prices in Australia now being out of
Common First Home Buyer Questions
Buying your first home or getting started on the property investment ladder can be a daunting process and introduce you to a whole new world of strange lingo that you may not have come across
Top Tips for Going Guarantor
As it becomes increasingly difficult for Australian expats and younger professionals to borrow money in Australia, many are turning to parents and other family members for support. One common strategy is for the parents to
From Little Things Big Savings Grow
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent Van Gogh “Millionaire tells millennials: if you want a house, stop buying avocado” – The Guardian “How can Gen Y actually get
Ignorance Isn’t Bliss – Know Your Credit Score
“Five percent of the people think; ten percent of the people think they think; and the other 85 percent would rather die than think.” Thomas Jefferson We were alarmed, and yet not surprised, to
Top Tips for Australian Property Investors
Australian property is a popular destination for international investors looking for lower risk and consistent capital growth. We’ve outlined 5 top tips as a guide for international buyers looking to get started in investing in
Australian Budget 2017 for First Home Buyers
First Home Buyers, just what does the 2017 Australian Federal Budget mean for you. One of the key issues that the Budget addressed, at least in part, is the housing affordability ‘crisis’ that is on