Harcourts Blog

Making updates and changes to your home is stressful enough without having to worry about reckless builders ruining your experience. If you’ve never dealt with a builder before how do you know where to start?

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Topics: Newsletters, Blog, property focus

In this issue, we look at the five things you need to know about home loan protection, thanks to our partners Mortgage Express, along with tips and tricks to protecting your home this holiday season. 

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Topics: Newsletters, Blog, Home Loan, property focus, Safety, Mortgage Express, Home Tips

There’s no doubt that taking on a mortgage is a huge commitment; one that lasts for at least 20 years. So, what happens when things go wrong? You lose your job, suffer an illness, injury, or worse and you’re not able to meet your mortgage repayments? How do you ensure you don’t lose your family home? Take a look at these five things you need to know about home loan protection.

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Topics: Newsletters, Mortgage Broker, Blog, property focus, Australia Mortgage, Home Loan Protection Plan

Spring is the busiest time of year in the world of real estate. If you’re planning to take advantage of the buzz and buy or sell an overseas property, taking a minute to consider currency could make a big difference.

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Topics: Blog, foreign currency group, business partners

When it comes to selling your house, we know getting the very best price with the least stress is your top priority. Auctions are often the best way to achieve this, as well as offering several other benefits for sellers too. Read on to find out why going under the hammer will likely work for you.

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Topics: Selling, Selling My House At Auction, Blog, Auction

Should you use the equity you have built in your home when you want to buy a car, or upgrade furniture, even renovate, or is a personal loan a much better option?

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Topics: Blog, Newsletter, Selling, Advice, Winter, property focus

Buying your first investment property requires research and planning. Too often the choice is made for the wrong reasons, which can be difficult to reverse, if at all.

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Topics: Blog, Newsletter, Property Management Focus, Mortgage Express, Australia Mortgage

BMT Tax Depreciation specialise in maximising depreciation deductions for property investors Australia-wide.

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Topics: Blog, Newsletter, Property Management Focus, BMT Tax Depreciation

In this issue we look at the Pros and Cons of downsizing, plus our business partners Mortgage Express offer their guidance on interest rates, choosing between a fixed and variable rate. 

 

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Topics: Newsletters, Blog, property focus, downsizing your home, Variable versus Fixed, Variable Interest Rate, Fixed Interest Rate, Australia Mortgage

Should you lock in your interest rate for a fixed period? Or take a chance on interest rates dropping even further and choose a variable rate? Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to these questions. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve outlined the pros and cons of fixed and variable interest home loans.

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Topics: Mortgage Broker, Blog, property focus, Newsletter, Australia Property, australia finance, mortgage stress, Mortgage Debt, Variable Interest Rate, Fixed Interest Rate