You may think going into your local branch of the lender you bank with is the best option for your loan, but banking is like a maze and doing this may just create lots of credit hits on your file making it even harder for you to get your new loan.
This can become a clear path if you meet with a broker who knows the banks policy’s and can help guide you to the most suitable lender to suit your situation and needs.
No one wants their home to look cheap, but the idea of it feeling “expensive” feels simplistic and pretentious, doesn’t it? What I want is for my home to be inviting, homely, interesting, and comfortable. The thing is, if your home is all those things, it will, in effect, look … Read more
After a two-year renovation, Dylan Farquhar and Tylah Ingram transformed their old weatherboard into an energy-efficient home. Photo: Natalie Jeffcott At first glance, this 1950s weatherboard cottage seems typical of its setting in Blackburn North, a family-friendly suburb in Melbourne’s east where many older homes boast updated facades, modern extensions … Read more