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Both can help would-be home-owners in securing a loan – but which one will give you the best deal?
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Most banks will not lend you the entire value of a property when you purchase a home. You're usually going to need a deposit of at least 5% of the purchase price, but there are caveats to how much deposit you'll actually need.
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A best-selling author reveals one of the least risky ways to invest in the property market
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Eight tips for buying a home to renovate
That eye-sore of a home could make you thousands of dollars in profits – but only if you know what to look for
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Tax policies burden NSW housing industry, expert says
Implemented rules can add up as much as $90,000 in the cost of each dwelling
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Foreign buyers could soon overrun Australia's housing market
A property expert voices concerns about the effect of foreign property investment on the economy
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Bendigo charms new borrowers with rate cut
Bendigo Bank is bucking the trend of hikes amongst Australia's biggest lenders, by slashing rates instead
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As markets cut interest rates, expect RBA to follow suit
Market watchers expect cash rate to drop to 1.25% by the mid-2020
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It will only empower major banks at the expense of consumers
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