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Mar 31, 2020
2 min

COVID-19 FAQ

Here are the most common questions we are getting from you. Reach out to us if you want to discuss your options. Remember your lender rec...

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Darby Franklin

Feb 11, 2019
5 min

Banking Royal Commission- What the changes could mean for you

One of the biggest shocks of the Royal commission is Kenneth Hayne suggesting you should be paying for your mortgage broker similar to th...

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How late fees can end up costing you more than $15

Darby Franklin

Nov 14, 2018
2 min

How late fees can end up costing you more than $15

Have you ever been slack on a credit card payments? After the initial pain of throwing away $15 for the late payment fee - you can end up...

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Can I rent out my spare rooms as a first home buyer?

Darby Franklin

Oct 12, 2018
2 min

Can I rent out my spare rooms as a first home buyer?

Renting rooms out as a FHB ?

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Darby Franklin

May 16, 2018
1 min

"Do not save what is left after spending; instead spend what is left after saving"

Inspired from one the most admired finance gurus in the world, Warren Buffet, Let’s take a look at the benefits of savings when you are y...

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Rhiannon Lawley

Nov 21, 2017
2 min

Tis The Season to Save Money!

4 tips to help you save money this silly season Below are some simple tips that you can follow to avoid financial stress this festive sea...

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Darby Franklin

Sep 27, 2017
1 min

Equity Mate

If you remember this add from the 90’s, you might have been left wondering what is equity, and how can it improve your relationship. http...

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The Switch to Principal and Interest Repayments

Darby Franklin

Jul 4, 2017
1 min

The Switch to Principal and Interest Repayments

You may have originally set up your Investment or home loan with Interest only repayments and in the past there were two very good reason...

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Darby Franklin

May 10, 2017
1 min

First Home buyers super scheme

Boosting Michelle and Nick’s first home deposit Michelle earns $60,000 a year and wants to buy her first home. Using salary sacrifice, sh...

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Darby Franklin

Sep 21, 2016
1 min

Love Thy Roommate

Roommates get a bad rap. Often for good reason. I’ve had some seriously insane ones. There was the guy who made everyone leave their sock...

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Darby Franklin

Jul 1, 2016
2 min

What’s the deal with Negative Gearing?

The Liberal Party The liberal party will make no changes to negative gearing or the capital gains tax concession. The Labor Party Labor h...

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Rich Harvey

Jun 7, 2016
3 min

Quality Vs Quantity

Here's the bottom line: You'll need more than one investment property to create wealth and retire comfortably. In today's fast moving wor...

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John Hopkins, Executive Chairman

May 24, 2016
4 min

SUCCESSFUL PROPERTY INVESTMENT THE MYTH: LAND APPRECIATES & BUILDINGS DEPRECIATE

How many of you have made this statement? How many professionals have you heard make this statement? You will always find that nonsensica...

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David Lee

Apr 28, 2016
2 min

Rate Cut Predictions.

After yesterday’s release of inflation data for the 1st quarter, I predict that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut their cash r...

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Rich Harvey

Apr 12, 2016
3 min

1. How to make lazy equity work for you

If you have owned a property for longer than 3 years there is a very strong possibility you are sitting pretty with some equity growth. E...

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Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Markets pinned as hot spots

Darby Franklin

Mar 18, 2016
1 min

Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Markets pinned as hot spots

Lake Macquarie and Newcastle have come in at number two and three on Onthehouse Markets to watch based on strong growth performance, cycl...

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Darby Franklin

Mar 18, 2016
1 min

Rate Predictions

Predictions, forecasts, expectations and projections: they’re all fancy ways of explaining the educated guesses that we make about the fu...

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Darby Franklin

Nov 29, 2015
1 min

Depreciation Myth

It is a common myth that old properties don't qualify for Tax Depreciation claims - but mostly they do! Original constructed components o...

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Darby Franklin

Nov 28, 2015
1 min

Offset vs Redraw

Confused about the difference of an Offset Account vs Redraw ? http://www.yourmortgage.com.au/…/offset-vs-redraw-79457.aspx #loans #Finance

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Darby Franklin

Nov 27, 2015
1 min

Brisbane Property Market Heating up

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