Nick Bendel Your 5-step money health check This is a good time to do a money health check, to ensure you’re maximising your financial position. Here are 5 steps to get started.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read First Home Buyer, Refinancing
Nick Bendel LMI: What it is and how it works LMI protects lenders against the risk of not recovering the outstanding loan balance should you be unable to pay your mortgage and the property is sold for less than what is owed.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read First Home Buyer, Refinancing
Nick Bendel Your guide to conveyancing When you purchase property, it is likely you will engage with a conveyancer or solicitor to help. We have a look at what takes place.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer
Shay Waraker What is a cash rate and what does it mean for me? News outlets regularly report on the cash rate and its movements. But what is it and how does it impact you?... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read First Home Buyer, Market Update, Refinancing
Nick Bendel What are low-doc loans? Low-doc loans are home loans designed for self-employed borrowers. We take a look at who might be suited and what is required.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Small Business
Nick Bendel Can I use superannuation to buy a house? While you can’t withdraw your super savings to buy a property, you can use your superannuation account as a savings vehicle with the FHSS.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read First Home Buyer
Nick Bendel Why the Stage 3 tax cuts should increase your borrowing power The Stage 3 tax cuts took effect on 1 July and have impacted the borrowing power of the average home loan customer.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Market Update
Nick Bendel The pros and cons of rentvesting Rentvesting is becoming a popular strategy for first-home buyers looking to get into the property market while living where they want.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read First Home Buyer, Investment Property
Nick Bendel The pros and cons of using buyer’s agents A buyer’s agent, or buyer’s advocate, is a real estate professional who helps buyers find and purchase property.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer
Shay Waraker Moving house checklist to smooth out the process The number one thing you must do if you want to move home successfully is to plan for it. Here is your 6-step checklist.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer
Shay Waraker How do lenders calculate my income? If you are self-employed and want to take out a home loan, how do lenders calculate your income when assessing your application?... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read Commercial, First Home Buyer
Nick Bendel Your guide to interest-only loans When you apply for a mortgage, you have the option of choosing between a principal-and-interest loan and an interest-only loan.... February 5, 2026 - 4 min read First Home Buyer, Investment Property
