Style over substance: character vs. liveability

by Aussie Blog September 2, 2010

Do you fall in love with character charm time and time again? Or is it a white cube with bold interior design that makes you weak at the knees?
I live in a beautiful Victorian terrace — high ceilings, ornate fireplace, wrought iron railings outside. Together with the location, value and size of the house, all [...]

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The (high) rise of the family home

by Aussie Blog September 1, 2010

I grew up in the suburbs, in a big house with a backyard to run around in. I don’t have children yet, but I’ve always thought that when the time comes, I would move out of my apartment in the city to somewhere more child-appropriate — like the suburbs.
But according to [...]

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Oh Julia! Thanks for putting us on the map!

by Aussie Blog August 31, 2010

By Aussie Altona Franchisee, David McLaren
Love or loathe her politics, Altona residents can’t deny that Julia Gillard has certainly put our fair city on the map this week.
Anyone in the main street on Sunday would have been fascinated to see the media scrum of Press Gallery hacks, television cameras and political “hangers-on” asking the Prime [...]

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Is marriage your way to get onto the property ladder?

by Aussie Blog August 30, 2010

As the old song goes, “love and marriage goes together like a horse and carriage.” While it might still be true, these days there might be more pragmatic reasons to get hitched – particularly when you’re living in the major metropolitan cities where housing affordability has priced many young singles out [...]

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Property shortages and dwindling backyards: This Week’s Picks

by Aussie Blog August 27, 2010

Renting, investing or a becoming a landlord: we’re looking at tips for Investors, first home buyers and househunters. We’ve also launched Aussie Home and Motor Vehicle Insurance! Check out this week’s picks below.
The RBA: The other independents in Australian politics
Is the RBA influenced by politicians? Aussie’s John Symond shares his thoughts on the Aussie Blog [...]

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Division and Cynicism: Aussie research mirrors election result

by Aussie Blog August 26, 2010

In a week where Australians failed to elect a Prime Minister, Aussie research* shows the same division and cynicism when it comes to the government’s role in helping homeowners.
Almost 50 per cent (48.7 per cent) of Australians surveyed believed the Federal Labor Government was doing enough to support borrowers, while 28 per cent were happy [...]

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First Homebuyers are back in the market

by Aussie Blog August 26, 2010

Aussie has seen a surge in the number of first homebuyers requesting appointments with its brokers as they step back into the property market.
The number of FHB’s requesting appointments with Aussie brokers via the website www.aussie.com.au has more than doubled since March.
Aussie CEO Mr Stephen Porges said a combination of the cooling property market, an [...]

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Saving strategies – how to get your home deposit sooner

by Aussie Blog August 26, 2010

According to a recent Bankwest report, it now takes 4.5 years for a first home buyer on an average wage to save what they need for a 20 per cent deposit: $85,800 to purchase the median house, and $76,900 to buy the median unit. That’s up from 3.7 years 12 months ago.
If [...]

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Is the RBA influenced by politicians? John Symond reveals all

by John Symond August 25, 2010

The most common topic I’m asked when I’m travelling around the country is interest rates. Will they rise? Will they fall? Are they too high? Should I fix my loan, or stay variable. The answers to these questions vary constantly depending upon market conditions.
Another common topic I’m frequently asked about – which [...]

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10 reasons to get on the property ladder early

by Aussie Blog August 24, 2010

It’s a big commitment — not just in the financial sense — but if you can, getting a foot on the property ladder can offer some big benefits. Here are 10 reasons why it’s worth investing in property sooner rather than later.

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