Is using equity in your current home the answer to geting an investment property? Kaili Watkins, Home Loan Specialist at Westpac, and Lachlan Vidler, Director at Atlas Property Group explain the ins and outs, and lay down everything your need to know in order to do it.

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Want a new home but don't want to move? We chat with Ryan Barnett from Clarendon Homes, and James Vella from Masterton Homes to break down the reality behind a knock down rebuild journey – from the planning process, the various stages to prepare for, how to navigate local council guidelines and everything in between.

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Does a credit card make a difference to your borrowing power? What about HECS/HELP? Michael Nguyen, Home Loan Specialist at Westpac, and Glen Hare, financial adviser and co-founder of Fox and Hare Wealth, explore what you need to do to maximise your borrowing power and get the best home loan for your individual circumstances.

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Investing looks different than a few years ago - in this episode, we explore everything you need to be aware of to make informed choices along your own journey with Kaili Watkins, Home Loan Specialist at Westpac and Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist at REA Group.

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It's hard to know where to start when it comes to design - especially when you're building a home from scratch. We chat with Frank Grippaudo from Fowler Homes and Nathan Klein from McDonald Jones Homes to get the inside track on everything from facades, kitchens, and bathrooms, to multi-gen living and everything in between, so you can make informed choices about your own property journey.

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How much is deemed as ‘comfortable’ when it comes to mortgages? Speaking with Antoni Granata, Home Loan Specialist at Westpac, and Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist at REA Group, we discuss how to determine your limits, and how to know if you’re out of your depth in the current market.

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Welcome to the Buyer’s Handbook, your answers to those burning property questions - and today we're asking: How much money do you really need for a deposit? Speaking with Kaili Watkins, Home Loan Specialist at Westpac, and Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist at REA Group, we lay down the facts, clear the fog, and settle the debate to help you make an informed decision on your own property journey.

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Housing supply is at record low levels and getting worse, so how can you find your dream home? We chat with Mike Scott AM, Chairman of HomeWorld, and Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist at REA Group about everything you need to know if you're considering a new build. From the preparation, contracts, finding land, and the steps involved - we dive deep into everything you need to think about.

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Surging rents and the cost-of-living crisis is pushing Aussie renters to tipping point - so what can they do about it? Chatting with Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist at REA Group, and Catherine Anderson, General Manager of Marketing at Origin Energy, we break down the PropTrack Origin Renter Reality Report to see how the system can be improved, and how renters can finally get some relief.

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The first half of 2025 has seen some significant shifts - from an impactful Federal Election to the first cuts in the cash rate for three years. So how could this impact the rest of the year? REA Group's Benn Dorrington and Anne Flaherty provide their insights on everything from investor activity and price growth to the rental crisis and even more interest rate cuts.

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