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Managing Director of national broking franchise MoneyQuest, Michael Russell, is calling upon the inquisitive minds from across the country to question, scratch beneath the surface and illuminate what we are not being told about living in a world of Big Data, Algorithms, Robo-Advice and AI. “In recent months hordes of financial analysts & market commentators Read the full article…

This document has been prepared based on my experience with working with Harcourt’s Real Estate Group. My discovery of best practices that brokers are using with other Real Estate Groups and my personal experience when I was dealing with agents as a bank manager. Learnings Being aligned to a Real Estate Group is nice but Read the full article…

What you need to know when buying a home. Thanks for your interest in our home buyers webinar. Happening on the 6th of September at 6pm, you’ll hear from Amanda Amey, a finance specialist at MoneyQuest, about all things home buying. You’ll also get to ask any questions you might have and get all the insights Read the full article…

When the time comes for you to find the right home loan, the process can be a little daunting. That’s where we can help! Sign up below to receive your free 24 page home buyers guide which covers: Government incentives available Information on interest rates Different loan types Managing your mortgage Loan pre-approval What to Read the full article…

Deciding where to go for your home loan is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. While many prospective property owners will choose to use a mainstream lender, non-bank lenders also have their advantages. What are non-bank lenders? Essentially, a non-bank lender is a lender that’s not a bank, credit union or building society. Read the full article…

Australia once again takes the crown with Melbourne ranked as the most liveable city in the world. This would be a big enough result on its own but what’s even more staggering is the fact that Melbourne has now taken the top honour for seven consecutive years! While Melbourne scored maximum points in education, healthcare Read the full article…

Buying your first home is an exciting time. Working out which information is correct can be harder. Here are 3 myths about buying your first home. Myth 1 – “There are no longer any government benefits to help me buy my first home!” This is wrong. Every state and territory still offers sizeable grants or Read the full article…

The ACT has a few programs available for first home owners from the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) to a variety of concession schemes. If you are looking to buy your first home, a mortgage broker can help you find the right home loan for your needs and assist with the applications for these grants Read the full article…

From July 1st, 2017, the New South Wales government announced several reforms to help first home owners afford a home. These include: – Abolishing stamp duty on all homes under $650,000 – Give stamp duty relief on homes up to $800,000 – Provide a $10,000 grant for builders of new homes valued under $750,000 and Read the full article…

The Northern Territory offers both a First Home Owners Grant and concession on stamp duty. First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) From 1 January 2015, the First Home Owner Grant of $26,000 will only be available to first home buyers who choose to build or purchase a new home with the contract date being after 1 Read the full article…