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          Australian Housing Market 2026: Sydney and Melbourne Fall

          May 13, 2026
          Sydney and Melbourne house prices fell in the March 2026 quarter for the first time in years, while Perth, Brisbane, Darwin and Adelaide posted strong …Read More »
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          May 13, 2026
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  • Australian Home Loan for UK Residents: What You Need to Know

    • April 5, 2026
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    Australian home loan UK residents

    UK residents can get an Australian home loan, but the process differs from buying in Britain. You will need FIRB approval, understand LVR rules, and find a lender comfortable with foreign nationals. This guide covers the key steps from eligibility to investment loans.

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  • Australian Home Loan for US Citizens: Rates, FIRB and LVR

    • April 5, 2026
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    Australian home loan US citizens

    US citizens can get an Australian home loan, but the process involves FIRB approval, national lending rules and LVR limits different from the US market. This guide covers how to apply, how much you can borrow, and how Australian mortgages differ from American ones.

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  • Overseas Residents Buying Australian Property: 7 Key Tips

    • April 5, 2026
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    overseas residents buying Australian property

    Buying Australian property from overseas involves more complexity than a local purchase. These 7 tips cover the key traps around off-the-plan purchases, auctions, finance timing, stamp duty, visa status and currency risk that every overseas buyer needs to understand.

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  • Australian Home Loans for US Citizens: Key Facts

    • April 4, 2026
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    Australian home loan US citizens

    US citizens can get a home loan in Australia, but the process has specific requirements including FIRB approval and LVR restrictions. This guide covers what Americans need to know about Australian home lending, including how it compares to the US mortgage system.

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  • Australian Home Loan Guide: Rates, LVR and Key Features

    • April 4, 2026
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    Australian home loan guide

    Australian home loans offer a wide range of options, from fixed and variable rates to offset accounts and redraw facilities. The amount you can borrow depends on your income, the lender’s loan-to-value ratio rules, and your location. This guide covers everything you need to know, including what non-residents and expats need to consider.

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  • Australian Home Loan for UK Residents: Your Full Guide

    • April 4, 2026
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    Australian home loan UK residents

    UK residents can get an Australian home loan to buy or invest in property, but the process has specific requirements. This guide covers FIRB approval, LVR limits, visa types, investment loans and the key differences between Australian and British mortgage lending.

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  • LAFHA Changes for 457 Visa Holders: Impact on Borrowing Power

    • July 2, 2012
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    LAFHA 457 visa changes

    The 2012 LAFHA reforms removed a major tax benefit for most 457 visa holders working in Australia, cutting their take-home pay and reducing their borrowing capacity for home loans. This guide explains what changed, who was affected and what options remain for temporary resident borrowers.

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