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Preparing to make a big purchase can be both an exciting and daunting experience. You may be wondering about saving for your big purchase and how to budget for something like a new car or new house (for example). There are a few strategies to try that could help you save for your big expense and ensure you’re equipped to handle any ongoing maintenance or expenses associated with your big purchase.

Deciding to set yourself the task of buying a new house at the same time as selling your current house can seem daunting, but there are ways to make it happen. Before you start developing your checklist for buying and selling a house, let’s take you through some factors you may like to consider. Don’t worry, we’ll still help you develop those checklists!

Many people dream of renovating, but few choose to move ahead with plans due to the cost. It might seem like a long shot, but you’d be surprised what you can achieve from renovating on a budget. Allow us to give you five budget home renovation ideas that are sure to give your house the refreshing makeover you desire.

If you’re on the house hunt, particularly if it’s your first time buying a home, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with lenders mortgage insurance (LMI).

Calling all residential property investors… have you insured your property? You might have heard of landlord’s insurance but aren’t too sure about all the nitty gritty details. Before you jump into searching for landlord’s insurance costs and quotes, let’s break it down so you know what landlord’s insurance does and does not cover, and can better understand why, as an investor, it’s important for you to have it.

It’s one of those life tasks that you may cross at some point in time, but refinancing your home loan doesn’t have to be as scary or hard as you’re thinking it is. In fact, you could find yourself wondering why you dreaded it in the first place. Before you start looking into home refinance rates, let’s put those worries at ease – we’ll cover what it is, how refinancing works, reasons for refinancing, costs to be aware of and some final tips to keep in mind.