Author: Otto Dargan
Warehouse Conversions
There are many old unused warehouse and loft spaces in and around major cities. When investors and developers convert these into large, open plan apartments they are called warehouse conversions, or loft conversions. Many people are attracted to the buildings that have character...
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Australian Mortgages
It can be very difficult to research borrowing funds in other countries. This is often magnified when you are looking to purchase something like property. The rules and regulations surrounding property markets can be complicated and difficult to understand, especially when...
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Mortgages Over $1,000,000
Many lenders have changed to stricter policies on loans over 80% of the property value for mortgages over $1 million. This is due to changes made by the lenders mortgage insurers. The insurers have their own restrictions and will not insure the banks and lenders if you are...
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ANZ Increases Interest Rates
Variable Interest rates for ANZ customers are to increase by 0.06% as announced by ANZ today. This announcement came after the monthly meeting of Reserve Bank of Australia for the month of February. What are the Reserve Bank of Australia’s lending rates? RBA interest...
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The LAFHA Changes Affect Non-Residents
Temporary visa holders on the Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) will now have a reduced income due to changes in the LAFHA policy. This may affect your borrowing capacity. Read on to find out how. What is the LAFHA? LAFHA is an allowance that is designed to be paid...
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