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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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First home buyer saving is hard - but is it enough?

It's sad but true: the property market is getting tougher every year for first home buyers. This crowd of eager young adults who strive to make the Australian dream of buying in their own home is far from a reality for many. But the good news is there are incentives out there to help you get a head start.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Three ways to finance your next weekend project

The do-it-yourself (DIY) industry has really taken off in recent years. Lifestyle TV shows and channels are dedicated to the topic and there's an online world of home improvement shopping and guides out there, with people posting tips in blogs and videos on YouTube.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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The ship has almost sailed for fixed home loans

If you're deciding whether to fix your home loan or go variable, the choice may have been made for you, with fixed interest rates on the rise.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Prepare your home now for mortgage season

So you're thinking about putting the house on the market this year and upsizing or downsizing - maybe even a sea or tree change. Whatever the reason, make sure you start sprucing your home up now to be ready for mortgage season, which is the best time of year to put it on the market.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Home loan grants up for grabs in 2011

The federal government's First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) is still alive and kicking, granting eligible home buyers $7000 towards the purchase of their first home. So no matter where you live in Australia, you may be entitled to free money and other bonuses if you are a first home buyer and meet the requirements.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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How to win your first home loan

There is a knack to scoring the best home loan, in the market and you don't have to be a financial whizz to learn how.

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Posted: 2 Years ago by Michelle Hutchison, RateCity Consumer Advocate

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Spring clean your debts

Phew! Thank goodness for the latest pause to the official cash rate by the Reserve Bank of Australia on February 1. Sorry to those who don't have any debts and were looking forward by the many predictions to another rate rise, which would have boosted their savings.

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