Home Loans and Finance for Tradies in the Sutherland Shire
If you work on the tools, getting a home loan can feel harder than it should. Home loans for tradies depend heavily on how you earn your money, because lenders…
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How Long Does Pre-Approval Last, and What Can Cancel It?
If you’re house hunting this spring, one of the first questions to ask is simple: how long does pre-approval last? In short, it typically lasts around three months, and some…
Refinancing From HSBC or Suncorp Bank? Start Early
If you have a home loan with HSBC or Suncorp Bank, you’ve probably had a letter or two lately. Both banks are leaving the home loan market in their current…
Construction Loans Explained: Progress Payments, Valuations and Fixed-Price Contracts
Building a new home is exciting, but the finance works differently from buying an established house. A construction loan releases money in stages as your builder finishes each part of…
Buy First or Sell First? Upgrading in the Sutherland Shire
If you own a home in the Sutherland Shire and you’re ready for something bigger, smaller or simply different, the first question is usually whether to buy first or sell…
Suncorp Bank Is Closing to New Home Loans: What It Means for You
Suncorp Bank has stopped accepting new home loan applications from 7 October 2026, as part of its move to ANZ. If you have a Suncorp Bank home loan, were thinking…
How Much Can I Borrow for an Investment Property in 2026?
If you’re wondering how much you can borrow for an investment property in 2026, the honest answer is that it depends on the lender as much as on you. After…
Guarantor Home Loans: How Sutherland Shire Families Help Their Kids Buy
Plenty of Sutherland Shire parents want to help their kids buy close to home, but few have a spare few hundred thousand dollars for a deposit. A guarantor home loan…
September 2026 Rate Rise: What It Means for Your Home Loan
The RBA has lifted the cash rate to 4.60%. Here is what the September 2026 rate rise means for your repayments, fixed rates and borrowing power.