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Interest rates may be rising, but Reserve Bank deputy governor Michele Bullock is confident most borrowers will be able to cope. One reason for her confidence is that "household balance sheets are in very good shape", because the average household is ahead on their mortgage and has considerable equity in their home. Ms Bullock also noted lending standards have increased in recent years...
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When selling commercial property, it is important to seek legal advice first. Every business knows the importance of ‘buyer beware’ when purchasing a commercial property. But it’s also vital to meet certain legal obligations when you're the vendor.   Otherwise, the buyer might have grounds to cancel the deal or take legal action.   The vendor is required to disclose all mat...
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If you are finding it tough to meet your current financial obligations or you are just interested in reviewing your current home loan, then you are not alone. Turbulent does not even begin to describe 2020 so far. As a result of COVID-19 and not forgetting the bushfires, thousands of Australians are out of work, with Treasury predicting that the jobless rate will double in the June quarter from...
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As the situation with the Covid-19 pandemic changes by the hour, it’s difficult to keep up with and wrap your head around the announcements from government regarding the support that they are offering to individuals and households. Here’s a summary of the type of support that will be made available, taken from the Australian Government – The Treasury website: Income support to individuals ...
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In times of uncertainty it’s important that we all take measures to best protect ourselves. In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has announced several measures to assist individuals and businesses get through this difficult time, but we also must individually take precautions in order to make it through this current setback. As we begin to see the economic impact ...
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G’day there! if you’re reading this you’ve obviously come across our new website. Thanks for being here! My name is Laze, I’m the founder of Australian Loans Group, and this blog entry is about my unconventional journey into mortgage and finance broking. I’ve always had a passion for property. I don’t know why, maybe it has to do with my background (migrant parents who believe owning your o...
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