Wagstaff Finance

08/06/2026

🧠 First home buyers are taking smart steps to get into the market 🧠⁣
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Buying a first home is no longer defined by a single pathway. 🏡⁣
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First home buyers are using smart strategies to get into the property market. ⁣
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CommBank data shows 6 in 10 are teaming up with a co-buyer, a spouse, friend or family member. 🤝⁣
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Others are using the 5% Deposit Scheme. ⁣
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Some first timers are heading to regional areas for better affordability. 🌄⁣
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What will your strategy look like? 🤔⁣
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You could potentially combine all three! 🚀⁣
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Call us to know the options that can help you become a first home owner. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Team Wagstaff on:

☎️ – 07 2113 2288
💻 – [email protected]

05/06/2026

🏡 Offset accounts surge as people manage rising rates 🏡 ⁣
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Instead of being paid interest on money in an offset account, the balance is deducted from your mortgage when interest is calculated each month.⁣
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And because you're then paying more of the principal each month, that reduces your home loan quicker, which also helps you save on interest long term. ⁣
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DM us to see if an offset account could work for you.👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Team Wagstaff on:

☎️ – 07 2113 2288
💻 – [email protected]

04/06/2026

House price growth is slowing but experts say not to expect a crash. We look at what’s changed, and why today’s market may offer good opportunities for homebuyers. 🏡

House price growth is slowing but experts say not to expect a crash. We look at what’s changed, and why today’s market may offer good opportunities for homebuyers.

03/06/2026

📈 Property investor activity is the highest it's been in years 📈⁣
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Across Australia, more new home loans are going to investors. 🏡⁣
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That’s the word from PropTrack. 📊⁣
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It says rising investor activity is being driven by low vacancies, a tight rental market and rapid rent increases. 🔥⁣
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Strong growth in home prices saw more than 93% of recent investor sales turn a profit. 💰⁣
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That’s the highest level in a decade. ⁣
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Property investors may also be able to make interest-only payments. 💡⁣
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That can be a real plus for cash flow. ⁣
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Talk to us about potentially using your home equity in lieu of a cash deposit to buy a rental property. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Team Wagstaff on:

☎️ – 07 2113 2288
💻 – [email protected]

01/06/2026

🏡 The big advantage of owning rather than renting 🏡⁣
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They say rent money is dead money (unless you're the one collecting it!) 😅⁣
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And while not everyone is in a position to own their own home just yet, a recent Cotality report shows there are still locations where it can be cheaper to buy an apartment than rent. 📊⁣
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In inner Melbourne, and some suburbs in Darwin and the ACT, it can be cheaper to buy, rather than rent, a unit. 🏢⁣
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There can also be minimal differences between rent and loan repayments in parts of Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. ⁣
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But home ownership isn’t just about rent versus mortgage payments. ⁣
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Home owners can also potentially benefit from property price growth, the freedom to add value through renovations, and the personal rewards of saying “I own this”. 🏠⁣
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Talk to us about jumping off the rental merry-go-round and becoming a home owner. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Team Wagstaff on:

☎️ – 07 2113 2288
💻 – [email protected]

29/05/2026

🤝 Broker versus bot? It’s no contest 🤝⁣
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The support of a broker eclipses anything an AI bot can dish up. That’s the finding of Great Southern Bank research. ⁣
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Financial decisions like buying a home are longterm and complex. ⁣
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That’s why we stay in touch every step of the way - even years after you've purchased.⁣
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Try saying that about a bot. DM us for human help.👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Team Wagstaff on:

☎️ – 07 2113 2288
💻 – [email protected]

27/05/2026

A few tweaks to a popular first home buyer scheme has driven a “surge” in Gen Zs buying their first home. And it’s not the only upside giving first home buyers a boost now. 🚀

A few tweaks to a popular first home buyer scheme has driven a “surge” in Gen Zs buying their first home. And it’s not the only upside giving first home buyers a boost now.

27/05/2026

🌏 What's the best city in Australia to raise a family 🌏⁣
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Compare the Market has ranked the best 50 cities globally to raise a family. ⁣
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Hats off to Brisbane, which topped the list, by a solid margin! 🏆⁣
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London and Auckland took out 2nd and 3rd place. 🥈🥉⁣
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Sydney made the top five, ranking fifth. 📍⁣
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Other major Australian cities like Perth ranked sixth, and Melbourne ranked seventh. 📈⁣
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But hey, we're pretty spoilt for choice here in Australia.⁣
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No matter where you’re planning to raise a family, having a home loan that suits your needs can play a key role in putting down roots. 🏡⁣
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Talk to us about a home loan that can let your family find a cosy nest. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Team Wagstaff on:

☎️ – 07 2113 2288
💻 – [email protected]

25/05/2026

🏘️ More Australians are looking to build wealth through property 🏘️⁣
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Two in five Aussies plan to buy an investment property in the next 12 months. 📊⁣
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That’s the finding of a recent Great Southern Bank survey. 🏦⁣
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It’s all part of a drive by Australian families to shore up their long term financial wellbeing. 💰⁣
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And property has plenty going for it: the potential for strong price growth, enticing rental yields, and possible tax savings. 🏡⁣
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Better still, home owners may be able to use their home equity in place of a cash deposit on a rental property. 💡⁣
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Talk to us about pathways to owning an investment property. It could get the ball rolling on your future wealth. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Team Wagstaff on:

☎️ – 07 2113 2288
💻 – [email protected]

22/05/2026

🏡 How to know if you're ready to buy a home 🏡⁣
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Almost 1-in-3 potential first home buyers want to buy, but are unsure if they’re financially ready. ⁣
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Here are 3 signs that you’re potentially home-loan-ready:⁣
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1. You have a stable job with a steady income. ⁣
2. You have at least a 5% deposit (for the 5% Deposit Scheme)⁣
3. You're feeling ready to commit to a place of your own?⁣
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DM us we'll help you assess your borrowing power. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM or contact Team Wagstaff on:

☎️ – 07 2113 2288
💻 – [email protected]