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2006 Media Releases
Time honoured tools and tactics for coping with interest rate rises
November 2006
Preparing for and coping with interest rate rises is an issue facing millions of Australians.
Mark Lewis, Managing Director of Bernie Lewis Home Loans, says in the current economic climate, it is timely to consider some strategies that have stood the test of time.
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History is on your side when considering the financial merits of property ownership
7 October 2006
Whether you are a first home buyer, an existing homeowner looking to shift, or an investor, property ownership remains the cornerstone of financial security.
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Carefully consider the rates cycle and the options for fixed or variable home loans
4 September 2006
With recent interest rate rises, people borrowing to buy a property or looking at refinancing their current loan in the coming year may be more tempted by fixed rate loans. But, according to Mark Lewis, Managing Director of Bernie Lewis Home Loans, borrowers should think very carefully about whether to fix their loan or ride with variable interest rates.
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Don’t go blindly into debt consolidation
31 August 2006
As people confront extra costs for fuel and rising interest rates on their home loan, debt consolidation may become an appealing option. It is often promoted as the ideal measure to reduce overall monthly commitments while freeing up money for other purposes.
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How to find a suitable loan to buy a new home or renovate
27 June 2006
Buying a new home or renovating a property requires a great deal of homework, including the finance for your purchase. Choosing the right mortgage broker to help you obtain finance specific to your needs is one of the first and most sensible considerations.
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Option of buying a property to rent out while boarding at home
22 June 2006
Young people should never consider it too early to start building equity in property ownership, according to Mark Lewis, Managing Director of Bernie Lewis Home Loans. “Home ownership is the cornerstone of financial independence and security,” Mr Lewis said.
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In budgeting to pay your home loan, try to factor in a buffer zone for interest rate rises
9 May 2006
Home buyers are being encouraged to look beyond the impact of the latest rise in official interest rates to the fact that Adelaide still has some of the cheapest housing in the nation.
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The services of a mortgage broker
16 March 2006
Buying a property, whether as a residence or investment strategy, requires a great deal of homework.
Choosing the right broker to help you obtain finance specific to your needs is one of the first and most sensible considerations.
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Extensions and renovations now a good investment in the longer term
13 March 2006
In the wake of the property boom in the first half of this decade, there has been a significant increase in home renovation in Adelaide. Many people have taken advantage of the greater equity in their residential property delivered by the boom years.
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Using your equity to buy a home away from home
10 March 2006
Southern Fleurieu Peninsula is one of the nation’s most popular locations for people to retire or to buy a holiday home. The dream of a holiday home by the sea or in the hills can become a reality for many more people.
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Land tax impost will ultimately hit people paying rent
20 February 2006
The State Government’s failure to adjust land tax thresholds in the wake of the property boom will ultimately hit tenants of rental properties with higher costs, according to one of Australia’s leading mortgage brokers.
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First home buyers are back in the market, but cautioned to be careful with their borrowing
17 February 2006
A steadying influence in the housing market has seen property investors replaced by an influx of first home buyers. The settling effect after the real estate boom in the early years of this decade has allowed first home buyers to purchase quality properties at realistic prices.
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