Ascension Finance

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. Recent home price data from Cotality may be just what homebuyers have been waiting for. The latest figures show zero (0%) increase ...

03/06/2026

🏢 Unit versus house, what's your preference? 🏡⁣
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Two of the main advantages of apartments are low-maintenance lifestyle and greater affordability. ⁣
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Houses and their associated land, on the otherhand, usually provide greater capital gains, according to Cotality data. ⁣
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But you've got to start somewhere...⁣
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The median unit price across state capitals is $749,446. 📊⁣
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That’s 34% less than the median house price of $1,140,454. 🏡⁣
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The $391,000 price difference could help you bring forward your home buying plans. ⏩⁣
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And if you’re a first home buyer, you may only need a 5% deposit to get started. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Joel at Ascension Finance on:

☎️ – 02 4925 1080
💻 – [email protected]

01/06/2026

🐜 Pre-purchase pest inspections may have just became more important 🐜⁣
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Across large parts of Australia the end of summer was hot and humid.⁣
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Perfect conditions for termites.⁣
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A Domain report reveals a 30% uptick in termite-related calls to pest companies. 📈⁣
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Getting rid of termites can be expensive. ⁣
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And the damage they leave behind may not be covered by insurance. ⚠️⁣
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For homebuyers, this highlights the value of a pre-purchase pest inspection, which can cost just upwards of $150. ⁣
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Or get a combined pest and building inspection to cover both bases. 🧾⁣
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Contact us to learn more about the steps you should consider when buying a home. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Joel at Ascension Finance on:

☎️ – 02 4925 1080
💻 – [email protected]

29/05/2026

🏡 How much do you really need to buy a first home? 🏡⁣
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These days, you could need a deposit of just 5%, or even 2% if you’re a single parent, to buy a first home. 💰⁣
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For a $700,000 first home, a 5% deposit is $35,000.⁣
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Don’t forget to factor in other upfront expenses such as legal fees, home insurance, and furniture removalists and potentially stamp duty.⁣
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Need help crunching the numbers? That's our specialty. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Joel at Ascension Finance on:

☎️ – 02 4925 1080
💻 – [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. The expansion of the popular 5% Deposit Scheme, combined with recent changes to rules for property investors, may be ope...

27/05/2026

📉 Rate hikes have reshaped home owner plans 📉⁣
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Higher rates are seeing many Australian families knuckle down to pay off their home loan sooner. 💪⁣
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Research by Agile Market Intelligence shows 72% of mortgage holders now say debt reduction is their main financial goal. ⁣
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If you’re keen to double down on your home loan, talk to us. ⁣
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We can explain small steps that could potentially make a big difference. ⁣
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Or ask us about a home loan health check. 🩺⁣
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Potentially switching to a lower rate home loan could be a way to get ahead with your mortgage. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Joel at Ascension Finance on:

☎️ – 02 4925 1080
💻 – [email protected]

25/05/2026

🧠 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 us or contact Joel at Ascension Finance on:

☎️ – 02 4925 1080
💻 – [email protected]

22/05/2026

🔁 A record number of Aussies just refinanced 🔁⁣
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More than 640,000 homeowners refinanced their home loan last year. ⁣
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That’s 73 loans refinanced every hour. ⏱️⁣
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If you haven't reviewed your home loan in a while, DM us to see if it you could potentially save with a lower rate or improved loan features. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Joel at Ascension Finance on:

☎️ – 02 4925 1080
💻 – [email protected]⁣
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* ABS statistics

21/05/2026

It was great while it lasted, but the rate cut party is well and truly over. Today we look at how you could potentially reduce your home loan interest rate without relying on the Reserve Bank. 🏡

It was great while it lasted, but the rate cut party is well and truly over. Today we look at how you could potentially reduce your home loan interest rate without relying on the Reserve Bank. A string of rate hikes this year has pushed the cash rate back up to 4.35% – exactly where it was […]

20/05/2026

📈 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 us or contact Joel at Ascension Finance on:

☎️ – 02 4925 1080
💻 – [email protected]