Insights for Expats: Your Mortgage & Property Guide

Stay informed with the latest tips, market updates, and expert advice tailored for expats navigating the property market.

  • Debt Recycling: A Smart Strategy for Australian Homeowners

    Debt Recycling: A Smart Strategy for Australian Homeowners

    Debt recycling is a powerful financial strategy that helps homeowners maximize the value of their mortgage in a tax-efficient way. By converting home loan debt into tax-deductible debt, homeowners can lower their taxable income and build long-term wealth. Here’s how this strategy works and who can benefit from it. How Debt Recycling Works Debt recycling is…

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  • Fixed or Variable Home Loans

    Fixed or Variable Home Loans

    When it comes to home loans in Australia, there are two main types: fixed and variable. Understanding the difference between them can help you make an informed decision about which option is best for your financial situation. What’s the Difference? A fixed home loan has an interest rate that stays the same for a set…

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  • Offset vs Redraw Account

    Offset vs Redraw Account

    If you’re wondering how to reduce mortgage interest and save money on your home loan, you’ve likely heard of two popular options: Offset and Redraw accounts. These features can help you pay less interest, but they operate in different ways. Let’s explore how each can benefit you. What Are Offset and Redraw Accounts? An Offset and Redraw…

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  • Creating a Budget in 2025

    Creating a Budget in 2025

    Budgeting is one of the best ways to take control of your money. It helps you track what you earn, see where your money goes, and make sure you have enough for what really matters—including getting into that first Australian home. A good budget can help you save for the future, avoid debt, and reduce…

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  • Stanmore – NSW

    Stanmore – NSW

    Stanmore NSW 2048 is in the Inner West of Sydney, approximately 6km south-west of the Sydney CBD. It is part of the local government area of the Inner West Council and is known for the tiny trading area along Percival Road. The area includes a local favourite cafe and bakery Hearthe, a family friendly pub…

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  • Annandale – NSW

    Annandale – NSW

    Annandale is about 1.5 square kilometres in size, a small family friendly suburb situated in the inner-west precinct. Its nine parks take up almost 6% of the total land area, with a portion of the north backing onto the Rozelle Bay. In 2011, 8,668 people lived in Annandale. In 2016, there were 9,456 people living…

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  • How to purchase a property as an Australia expat in 2023

    How to purchase a property as an Australia expat in 2023

    As we head into the new year of 2023 many Australian expats have the goal of purchasing a property back in Australia, either as an investment property or as a future principal place of residence or owner occupied property. In 2022 we saw an increase in the central cash rate from 0.10% to 3.10% by…

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  • RBA December 2022 meeting

    RBA December 2022 meeting

    At its December meeting today, the RBA Board decided to raise the cash rate target by 25 basis points, to 3.10 percent. The interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances was also raised by 25 basis points, to 3%. The Board’s top goal is to get inflation back to between 2% and 3% over time while…

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  • RBA August 2022 Cash Rate Decision

    RBA August 2022 Cash Rate Decision

     The RBA Board decided at its August meeting today to raise the cash rate target by 50 basis points, to 1.85%. It also raised the interest rate on exchange settlement balances by 50 basis points, to 1.75 percent. The Board’s top priority is to get inflation back to between 2% and 3% over time while…

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  • What does my mortgage have to do with a HELP debt?

    What does my mortgage have to do with a HELP debt?

    This article will explain what the HELP programme is and how the amount you owe and how much you pay back affect your take-home pay and your ability to get a new mortgage. What is the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)? The HELP programme is a loan programme run by the federal government to help students pay…

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