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Tips to finding the perfect floor plan...

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:07:16 GMT

When building a new home, browsing floor plans and home designs can be an exciting step. As you search for your perfect design, it's good to consider these floor plan selection tips...

Home Builder Grant: What you need to know...

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 02:28:01 GMT

The Australian Government is extending the highly effective HomeBuilder programme. HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers with a grant to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home.

When do repayments start when building?

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:52:10 GMT

If you're building a home you may have the option of a construction loan. This type of home loan is designed for people who are building a home and has a different loan structure to home loans for people buying an existing home.

Tips to ensure your home loan gets approved!

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:36:40 GMT

In recent times, banks have become more diligent with their lending criteria. It’s our aim to help ensure you’re in the best position for success. We’ve outlined some quick tips to get your home loan approved and ensure a smooth process.

Turn-key & fixed price... What does it mean?

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:21:18 GMT

When looking to buy a new home, you will likely find a wide range of options available from builders and real estate agents. On your search, you may come across the terms 'fixed price' and 'turn-key'. So what do they mean?

Tips to finding suitable land to build on.

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 04:56:05 GMT

One major benefit of building a new home, is that you have the flexibility to choose your home design, colour scheme and the location. When searching for suitable land, consider our block selection tips below...

Renting: How much will it cost long-term?

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:13:46 GMT

Renting a home can be a suitable option for many. Some may like the flexibility of moving frequently or living mortgage free. It can be especially suitable when you have a great landlord on your side.

However, no landlord is the same... Some allow pets, some don't. Some let you stay long-term, some raise rents, sell or ask you to move. Some are understanding and flexible when times get tough, and some aren't.

Whether you have a great landlord, or not so much... There is one important thing to consider... How much will paying their mortgage cost you long-term?

For example, to rent a home for $450 per week it would cost you $23,400 per year. That adds up to $702,000 over 30 years!

5 reasons why you should build a new home.

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 03:22:57 GMT

When looking to buy a home, it's important to decide whether to buy/build a new home or an existing home. Below we've shared five reasons why you may prefer to build a brand new home.

How to overcome common home buyer setbacks...

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 02:28:43 GMT

Did you know that buying a home is known as being one of the major financial steps we will make in our lifetime? If owning a home is your goal, you may at times experience setbacks when aiming to achieve it.

How to overcome fear of mortgage debt...

media@mwcgroup.com.au (MWC Group) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 04:00:28 GMT

Many can appreciate the idea of owning a home. It's a great feeling to have a place where you can hang pictures, paint walls, have pets and raise a family. However, for some, the idea of mortgage debt may be a scary thought.