Navigating First Buyer Grants Successfully

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Unlock the secrets to successfully navigating first-time home buyer grants and receive valuable insights on accessing financial assistance for your dream home.

Navigating First Time Buyer Loans in Singleton

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Looking to buy your dream home in Singleton? Explore first-time buyer loans tailored for you. Find the perfect loan option to make your dream a reality.

Preparing for settlement day

Couple preparing for settlement day with moving boxes in their new home

You’ve found your dream property, had your offer accepted, finance approved, and now there’s just one last yet very important milestone to achieve – settlement day. The anticipation has been building for weeks! Are you ready for the big day? Settlement day can be both exciting and stressful. As your mortgage broker, I am here […]

Bank Guarantees vs Deposit Bonds | Coffey Lending

Deposit Bonds vs Bank Guarantees: Which one is right for you? Are you trying to decide between a deposit bond and a bank guarantee to buy your dream home? Deposit bonds can be sorted out in a day or two. But, bank guarantees take longer because they must meet many legal rules. Learning about the […]

5 Common Mistakes of First Home Buyers

Getting ready to buy your first home? As your mortgage broker, we’re here to help you every step of the way. It’s an exciting time and it’s easy to make mistakes. Here are 5 common mistakes that you should try to avoid! 1. Relying on advice from family and friends Family and friends are people […]

Renovations to future-proof your home

There are many benefits to renovating your home. Renovations add value to your property, whilst also giving you the opportunity to improve your lifestyle. For those looking for more space, it may also be a more cost-effective option than buying a new place, considering the cost of agent’s fees and stamp duty. If your current […]

5 Reasons why first-home buyers are back in the game

Remember all the ‘smashed avocado’ media reports about how difficult it is for first home buyers to get into the market? Well, now there’s good news! In recent months, we’ve seen a surge in first-home buyer activity in the property market. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the share of new loans […]

10 Open inspection tips for home buyers

Spring is here and if you’re in the market to buy a property during the busiest time of year, you’ll be hitting the open inspection circuit in a big way! Vendors and real estate agents will be using their best tactics to make you fall in love with their properties and entice you to pay […]

Choosing a contractor to build your home

Building your own home gives you the freedom to design it exactly to your taste, from the ground up. And if you’re a first-home owner, there may be some useful government incentives available to help get your project off the ground. Here’s what you need to know about building your own home and choosing a […]

6 negotiation tactics for Spring property buyers

With home values and auction clearance rates softening in our Spring property markets, buyers will have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating on price. So, it’s a good idea to arm yourself with some sharp bargaining tactics before diving in. Nobody wants to pay more than the current market value for a home. Here […]