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New regulations mean a level playing field for prospective tenants

With Christmas festivities taking priority, you may have missed the new regulations to help prospective tenants secure housing in a tight rental property market in a fair way, which came in at the end of December. Rental bidding banned Rental bidding is the practice where a landlord or agent invites, suggests or asks prospective tenants.

What to look for in a good mortgage broker

With seven consecutive months of rate rises, many mortgage holders are probably reassessing their finances and may be looking to change their loan. This is by no means an easy task; according to one comparison website, there are 5400+ loans available. While having choices at your fingertips gives more opportunities, inputting your details, reading all.

First home buyers can swap stamp duty for ongoing land tax

As part of the 2022-23 Budget, the NSW Government announced that eligible first home buyers will have the choice of a smaller annual property payment (ongoing land tax) or a traditional upfront payment (stamp duty) for properties with a purchase price of up to $1.5 million. Legislation recently introduced to parliament proposed first home buyers.