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Jump into the market up to 4 years sooner with 5% deposit scheme
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
11/09/2025 08:57 AM If you’re like most first home buyers, you’ve probably realised by now that saving up for a 20% deposit can be a real slog. But what if we told you that you now only need a 5% deposit?...
5 steps to help you find a competitive edge this home-buying season
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
04/09/2025 08:53 AM Spring is traditionally the peak season for property, and three rate cuts this year could further fuel buyer competition. Check out five steps that can give you a valuable head start this spring. The...
5% deposit scheme expands early – will it increase house prices?
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
28/08/2025 09:02 AM The popular Home Guarantee Scheme that lets first home buyers get into the market with just a 5% deposit has been expanded sooner than expected. But an unexpected twist means first home buyers may...
Third rate cut delivered this year as RBA trims cash rate to 3.60%
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
12/08/2025 16:02 PM Borrowers around the country have been delivered a sunnier financial outlook this month after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today trimmed the cash rate by another 25 basis points to 3.60%. How...
Skipping pre-approval sees 1-in-10 first home buyers miss out
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
07/08/2025 08:43 AM Buying a first home isn’t always easy, and first-timers sometimes miss out on a place they’ve set their heart on. But more than one-in-ten first-time buyers have missed out simply because...
How your home can help your kids get a great education
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
31/07/2025 08:47 AM Location, location, location. Or should we say: education, education, education. New research shows homes in the catchment areas of sought-after public schools can command six-figure price premiums....
How you could boost your home’s value by $118,000 (and save on bills)
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
05/06/2025 10:22 AM With winter temps falling, chances are your power bills will rise. This helps explain why buyers are willing to pay 14% extra for energy-efficient homes on average. Here’s how to give your place...
Plot twist: home owners keep repayments on hold as rates fall
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
29/05/2025 08:16 AM Despite two much-awaited rate cuts this year, plenty of Australian households are keeping their mortgage repayments on hold – and it could see them save in long-term interest costs. 2025 is...
RBA cuts the cash rate for the second time this year to 3.85%
Posted By GV Finance Brokers,
20/05/2025 15:56 PM Australian borrowers have received another reprieve with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today cutting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. How much could this decrease your monthly...