FIRB Approval Explained for Visa Holders Buying a Home
Jun 24, 2026 by Craig VaughanIf you are on a visa and worried that Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) rules have shut you out of… Read More
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Temporary Resident Home Loans in Australia: What Changed, and How You Can Still Buy
Jun 24, 2026 by Craig VaughanIf you are living and working in Australia on a temporary visa, you have probably heard that the rules for… Read More
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Non Permanent Resident Home Loan: Can You Get a Home Loan Without PR?
Jun 24, 2026 by Craig VaughanPlenty of banks will look at a visa and stop reading. If you do not hold permanent residency, the standard… Read More
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FHLDS – First Home Loan Deposit Scheme – How to avoid the waiting list
Mar 30, 2020 by Craig VaughanWhat is the FHLDS Scheme? Usually first home buyers are required to have saved up a 20% deposit or take… Read More
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Home renovations on a budget in Australia
Feb 24, 2020 by Craig VaughanYour first home might not be exactly what you want but you can make cosmetic changes until you decide on… Read More
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New Book: The Smart Borrower’s Roadmap
Feb 17, 2020 by Craig VaughanThe gift that keeps on giving: my new book. If you’re like most of us, you’re more optimistic than ever… Read More
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Can Expats get a mortgage in Australia?
May 20, 2014 by Craig VaughanIf you have plans to take your career in an international direction – or if you are already globetrotting, and… Read More
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How your job can save you money when buying property
May 13, 2014 by Craig VaughanYour job doesn’t just help you make money; when it comes time to get a mortgage, it can actually also… Read More
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How much deposit do overseas buyers need?
Apr 29, 2014 by Craig VaughanMost overseas buyers who are looking to buy real estate in Australia – whether as an Aussie expat, a temporary… Read More
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