Chardon Home Loans

27/08/2026

Property transactions involve big bucks – and that makes them a big target for scammers. With large sums of money at stake, we reveal what to look out for, and how to protect yourself from property settlement scams. 🔎 🏡

Property transactions involve big bucks – and that makes them a big target for scammers. With large sums of money at stake, we reveal what to look out for, and how to protect yourself from property settlement scams.Mention ‘scams’ and it’s easy to think of dodgy investment schemes or fake on...

26/08/2026

🏡 Could multi-gen living help you onto the property ladder? 🏡⁣
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Searches for “dual-occupancy” homes have skyrocketed 385% in the past year, according to PropTrack data. 📈⁣
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Searches for “dual-living” are up 100%. 📊⁣
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And interest in granny flats has jumped 30%. 🏠⁣
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DM us to find out how you and your family can team up for an affordable home. 👇⁣
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To find out more, contact Chris at Chardon Home Loans on:

☎️ – 0490 075 039
💻 – [email protected]

24/08/2026

💼 How to get a home loan if you’re self-employed 💼⁣
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Over 1.7 million Australians run their own show. ⁣
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It can bring freedom, flexibility and financial rewards. ⁣
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But it may mean jumping through more hoops when it comes to taking out a home loan. 🏡⁣
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You may be eligible for a standard ‘full doc’ loan with just one or two years' financials. 📝⁣
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Or low doc loans can be available if you’re very new to small business. 📊⁣
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The main point is to speak to us to understand your options. 👇⁣
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To find out more, contact Chris at Chardon Home Loans on:

☎️ – 0490 075 039
💻 – [email protected]

20/08/2026

While rising prices were the talk of the town not so long ago, the tide has started to turn, with property values beginning to soften – but it’s not all bad news for home owners. 🙌

While rising prices were the talk of the town not so long ago, the tide has started to turn, with property values beginning to soften – but it’s not all bad news for home owners.While we’re far from a market collapse, it’s only natural for home owners to be concerned that their valuable asse...

19/08/2026

🛠️ Home renovations are on the rise, but keep an eye on costs 🛠️⁣
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Major bank NAB reports a 16% jump in demand for renovation loans nationally. 📈⁣
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The good news is that building costs have come off recent peaks. 🏡⁣
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But they always have the potential rise again - like they did when fuel prices increased a few months back. ⛽⁣
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The solution can be to build a buffer into your budget, and lock in quotes where possible. 💰⁣
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Talk to us for a renovation loan that can help your project become a reality. 👇⁣
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To find out more, contact Chris at Chardon Home Loans on:

☎️ – 0490 075 039
💻 – [email protected]

17/08/2026

⏳ How hard does the market usually bounce back after a downturn?⏳⁣
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Waiting for property prices to hit a cyclical low could potentially work against home buyers. 🏡⁣
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Domain research shows prices have risen 32% on average after each of the eight past downturns. 📊⁣
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If the market dips now, buyers could potentially purchase a house at a good price. ⁣
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But if you wait too long, the market could pick up again and you could be purchasing when buyer competition is fierce. ⁣
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Being prepared is key. Speak to us today about pre-approval and get started on your property journey. 👇⁣
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To find out more, contact Chris at Chardon Home Loans on:

☎️ – 0490 075 039
💻 – [email protected]

13/08/2026

Great news! Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief, with the RBA keeping the cash rate on hold in August. But just because the cash rate is sitting tight, doesn’t mean you have to. 😉

Great news! Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping the cash rate on hold in August. But just because the cash rate is sitting tight, doesn’t mean you have to.As many as 49 different lenders are now offering variable interest rates starting with a ...

12/08/2026

🏡 Strategies that can help clear your mortgage by retirement 🏡⁣
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One-in-three Gen Xs expect that they'll still be paying off a home loan in retirement, according to a Citro/AMP report.⁣
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But there are ways to potentially clear the slate sooner. 💡⁣
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Refinancing could see you save with a lower rate (just try not to extend the home loan term). ⁣
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An offset account can also put spare funds to work by reducing the interest charged on your home loan each month.⁣
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Meanwhile, making consistent extra repayments more often can help chip away at the loan balance. 📉⁣
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Call us for more tips to potentially be mortgage-free by the time you retire. 👇⁣
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To find out more, contact Chris at Chardon Home Loans on:

☎️ – 0490 075 039
💻 – [email protected]

10/08/2026

🏡 1-in-3 home buyers rely on the bank of mum and dad 🏡⁣
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That's the latest survey data from Compare the Market.⁣
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But beware: lenders may check that financial support is a gift, not a loan to be repaid. ⚠️⁣
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Otherwise it may reduce your borrowing capacity. 📉⁣
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And banks still want to be sure you can comfortably manage loan repayments. 🏡⁣
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Speak to us first to find out how mum and dad can potentially lend a helping hand - without leading to hiccups during your loan application. 👇⁣
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To find out more, contact Chris at Chardon Home Loans on:

☎️ – 0490 075 039
💻 – [email protected]

05/08/2026

So it turns out some mortgage offset accounts haven’t been working as intended, according to a recent investigation. Here’s how to check if your home loan offset account has actually been helping you save. 🔎 🏡

So it turns out some mortgage offset accounts haven’t been working as intended, according to a recent investigation. Here’s how to check if your home loan offset account has actually been helping you save.Offset accounts are popular among Australian borrowers, with more than one-in-two (55%) hom...