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Looking to buy property?

Here is what you need to know to help you get through the purchasing process, from securing a loan right through to settlement.

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Home buyer's guide

Our Home Buyer’s Guide is a great tool for anyone interested in the housing market at a granular level. In the guide, we have made it easy for you to focus on what is important, as you consider your financing options.

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Home buyer's guide for accountants

There are many lifestyle and financial considerations to be made when it comes to buying property, and it can be difficult to navigate your way through the mountain of information. That's why we developed the BOQ Specialist Property Buyer's Guide for accountants.

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Long-term practice planning

There are a number of financial strategies that specialist doctors can employ to protect and grow their practice.

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hould I refinance my home loan? Why now is a good time to refinance?

Refinancing your home loan could save you money. Discover what refinancing is and the right time to do it here.

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What's the best home loan for doctors?

Finding the best home loan for medical professionals is confusing, especially when it’s your first. BOQ Specialist can help you navigate the minefield.

 

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Stamp duty relief for first home buyers

Thinking about buying your first home? A number of recently introduced policies in NSW and Victoria are designed to help first-home owners break into the property market.

 

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What to look for when buying or financing a property

Regardless of your stage of life, buying a home is a big financial decision. BOQ Specialist’s Trevor Robertson and real estate company NG Farah’s chief market strategist Peter McGuire distill the key factors to consider when matching a home loan to your stage of life. Hint: rates are merely one piece of the complex puzzle.

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First Home Super Saver Scheme in five easy steps

The government has devised a way you can save for your first home deposit in your superannuation. It's called the First home super saver (FHSS) scheme.

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How much is a home loan? Here are the costs

While property prices can take your breath away, there are extra home loan costs that can sting you if you don’t expect them.

 

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How to buy your first home quickly

When you’ve settled into your career and are looking to buy your first home, being unprepared can lead to frustrating delays. It’s important to be aware of the pitfalls that could slow you in reaching your goal.

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Landowner vs Landlord: what's better for you?

Becoming a landlord can seem like a smart way to make money, but there's a lot of factors to consider. Here are some options available to investors and we discuss their pros and cons.

 

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Things to consider when renovating your home

There are a few factors to consider if you're planning to project manage your own home renovation. Here's what you should know beforehand in order to avoid any surprises later on.

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What is home equity and how to use it

Utilising the equity in your home can be a smart financial tool to grow your property portfolio, but how does this work?

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Going commercial

Deciding to buy commercial property—either for your own practice or as an investment—can make good business sense in both the short and long term. 

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Commercial considerations

Whether you want to own your practice premises, or start building an investment portfolio, buying a commercial property can deliver financial benefits. However, there are a few things you should know to get it right. 

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Look before you leap

Securing your dream practice requires thorough consideration, plenty of research and advice from a trusted source. 

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My place

Owning your practice premises offers many benefits that simply aren’t available when leasing. 

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Stamp duty calculator

Stamp duty varies depending on the State or Territory your property is in. Use this calculator to work out the amount you may be required to pay.

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Offset calculator

Use this calculator to determine how much interest you could save by offsetting your savings against your home loan.

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Home loan repayments calculator

Our home loan calculator helps you work out what your minimum weekly, fortnightly or monthly home loan repayments would be for the amount you are planning to borrow. 

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Free Property Report

Buying or selling? Upsizing or downsizing? Sea change or tree change?
Whatever your next property move is, we’re here to help. Learn more about what the real estate market is doing in Australia with a free property report.

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Hot property

Just because more commercial properties have become available in and near big cities since COVID forced many CBD businesses to close, that doesn’t necessarily mean such sites are where you should locate your healthcare practice. 

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Key facts sheet calculator

Compare and select the right home loan for you with our key facts sheet. 

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Calculated risk

Notwithstanding the effect of COVID and ever-escalating interest rates on house prices, there are plenty of reasons why now is a good time to invest in residential property.

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Spring into action

With the property market appearing to grow as the pandemic passes and interest rates steady, now may be a good time to invest in residential property.

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Investing this season?

Residential property has long been an attractive investment option, and with the current growth of the property market, it is a sign that now may be the time to consider investing. Understand what it means to be purchasing an investment property this season.

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      Any information is of a general nature only. We have not taken into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs when preparing it. Before acting on this information you should consider if it is appropriate for your situation. BOQ Specialist is not offering financial, tax or legal advice. You should obtain independent financial, tax and legal advice as appropriate.