Sandwiched between expansive beaches and the picturesque vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Newcastle is one regional centre that really does have it all (except crowds and traffic). You’ll find great restaurants, cafes and bars, an emerging arts scene, amazing scenic walks and bike tracks, exciting sporting venues … the list goes on. Over the past […] The post Newcastle Key Suburbs to Invest In appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more

The most desirable suburbs in Newcastle Photo by Michael on Unsplash With its sparkling beaches and picturesque river, Newcastle is a vibrant, fun and increasingly popular city to live in. From the cafes and bars lining Darby Street, the Honeysuckle marina and entertainment precinct on the harbour foreshores, along with amenities such as great schools, […] The post Suburb Profiles – Newcastle’s most desirable appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more

      As the significant growth in our  Australian market begins to plateau, most of us have realised the sizable increase in the value of our most valuable asset,our home . Whether it’s your existing home or your investment property, a quick google search  of recent sales will most likely confirm you have EQUITY. […] The post What you need to know about …Unlocking your EQUITY appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more

  We all know that Sydney is a formidable market. It can be ruthless and reckless at the best and worst of times. . As a first home buyer  competing with experienced buyers interested in the same dream home you’ve just inspected can be daunting to say the least. It’s equivalent to lining up for […] The post Are you thinking about buying your first home in 2022? appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more

    Over the holiday period, our fridge gave up the ghost. There was nothing I could do but to buy a new one. So I jumped online and started researching. From there, I fell into a deep internet sea of brands, sizes, shapes, features and prices! How could I possibly know which was the […] The post Need expert advice on Refinancing? appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more

    Over the holiday period, our fridge gave up the ghost. There was nothing I could do but to buy a new one. So I jumped online and started researching. From there, I fell into a deep internet sea of brands, sizes, shapes, features and prices! How could I possibly know which was the […] The post Need expert advise on Refinancing? appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more

  If you already own a home but it’s not quite right for your family’s needs, you might be wondering what next? Renovate, rebuild or buy elsewhere? With interest rates lower than ever, making borrowing more affordable than it has been in 50 years, many people are taking advantage of this temporary situation by making […] The post Could renovating be the best option for you? appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more

The Central Coast median house price for October 2022 has pushed through the $900,000 mark to reach $903,186. This represents a rise of $32,570 from one month to the next. More surprising is the lift over the last 2 years of $261,835 from $641,351. Kincumber, Davistown, Lisarow, Long Jetty and Green Point all breached the […] The post Central Coast Median House Price (October 2022) appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more

The September house price data has just arrived from the land titles office and, as expected, Central Coast property prices continue to grow. The new median has lifted by $25,958, from August to September, to $869,696. Our Central Coast Median house price has grown by $182,957 in 12 months. That is an annual growth rate […] The post Central Coast Median House Price (SEPTEMBER 2021) appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more

We thought you might appreciate an update on the current interest rate environment given there are some interesting changes underway. As you can see from the chart below, fixed rates are now on the rise due to the end of the RBA subsidised funding. However, variable rates, surprisingly, are falling. This chart shows the average […] The post Home loan interest rate trends (December 2021) appeared first on Personal Mortgage Brokers for Home Loans in Australia - Smartline ..read more