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.
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COVID19 Cashflow Checklist
Read More: COVID19 Cashflow ChecklistWe are all navigating, which can be described as uncertain times. We cannot control these external factors, but what we can control is our family’s finances through budgeting and maximising your cash flow over this period of uncertainty. To help during this period, we have put together a cashflow checklist, for yourself and your family…
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RBA Cash Rate Decision February 2020
Read More: RBA Cash Rate Decision February 2020RBA Cash Rate Decision February 2020 RBA board has met on Tuesday the 4th of February 2020 for their cash rate decision and decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at a record low of 0.75%. This represents a record low cash rate for the RBA. Australian Economy The Australian economy has appeared…
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10 things Australian expats need to know about mortgages in Australia
Read More: 10 things Australian expats need to know about mortgages in AustraliaWe recently sat down with the James and the team at Atlas Wealth Management to discuss Australian expat mortgages. Atlas Wealth Management specialises in financial planning for Australian expats. During the webinar, we discussed 10 things to consider around Australian mortgages as an Australian expat, you can also read up on them in greater detail. The mortgage process for Australian…
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Purchasing a property in Queensland, Australia. Webinar
Read More: Purchasing a property in Queensland, Australia. WebinarRegister for the upcoming webinar on how to purchase your first property in Queensland, Australia. The webinar will go through the tips and traps that you need to consider when purchasing a property. Use the below button to register now for the webinar Thursday the 10th October 11 am (AEST) Register now
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Australian banks change lending standards
Read More: Australian banks change lending standardsAustralian banks have changed lending standards On the 5th July, APRA announced that it would be making an adjustment, following a consultation period to APG 223 (Prudential Practice Guide to Residental Mortgage Lending). This proposal was to scrap the current minimum 7% floor applied when seeking a new residential mortgage and instead revise by applying…
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Salary vs Self-Employed: How Your Income as a US Citizen Living Abroad Affects Getting a US Expat Mortgage
Read More: Salary vs Self-Employed: How Your Income as a US Citizen Living Abroad Affects Getting a US Expat MortgageIt comes down to how you are being paid and what currency you are getting paid in When getting mortgage financing in the US, a review of your income, credit, and assets is always required. When you are a US citizen living abroad, qualifying your income for mortgage financing can be a little more complicated. …
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RBA Cash Rate Decision August 2019
Read More: RBA Cash Rate Decision August 2019RBA Cash Rate Decision August 2019 RBA board has met on Tuesday the 6th of August 2019 for their cash rate decision and decided to keep the rate unchanged at 1%. This represents a record low cash rate for the RBA. Growth in Housing Market Conditions in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets have continued to remain soft but…
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US Insurance & Tax
Read More: US Insurance & TaxInsurance Policy Insurance is a critical tool used in a variety of tax planning strategies for clients. We find that our foreign national and expat clients can benefit from using insurance to help manage their cross-border tax liabilities. Common questions about life insurance and taxes If you own a life insurance policy or are the…
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How to Get a US Expat Mortgage as a US Citizen Living Abroad
Read More: How to Get a US Expat Mortgage as a US Citizen Living AbroadHow to get a US expat mortgage as a US citizen living abroad
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Getting an Australian Mortgage whilst living in the UK
Read More: Getting an Australian Mortgage whilst living in the UKThis article will explore how you can obtain an Australian mortgage whilst you are living in the UK. Perhaps you are an Australian expat, married to a foreign national or a non-resident looking to invest in Australian property. This article will discuss the implications of GBP foreign income you generate and the impact on your…