31/08/2026
π‘ Could multi-gen living help you onto the property ladder? π‘β£
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Searches for βdual-occupancyβ homes have skyrocketed 385% in the past year, according to PropTrack data. πβ£
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Searches for βdual-livingβ are up 100%. πβ£
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And interest in granny flats has jumped 30%. π β£
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DM us to find out how you and your family can team up for an affordable home. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
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26/08/2026
πΌ How to get a home loan if youβre self-employed πΌβ£
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Over 1.7 million Australians run their own show. β£
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It can bring freedom, flexibility and financial rewards. β£
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But it may mean jumping through more hoops when it comes to taking out a home loan. π‘β£
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You may be eligible for a standard βfull docβ loan with just one or two years' financials. πβ£
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Or low doc loans can be available if youβre very new to small business. πβ£
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The main point is to speak to us to understand your options. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
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24/08/2026
π οΈ Home renovations are on the rise, but keep an eye on costs π οΈβ£
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Major bank NAB reports a 16% jump in demand for renovation loans nationally. πβ£
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The good news is that building costs have come off recent peaks. π‘β£
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But they always have the potential rise again - like they did when fuel prices increased a few months back. β½β£
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The solution can be to build a buffer into your budget, and lock in quotes where possible. π°β£
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Talk to us for a renovation loan that can help your project become a reality. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
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19/08/2026
β³ How hard does the market usually bounce back after a downturn?β³β£
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Waiting for property prices to hit a cyclical low could potentially work against home buyers. π‘β£
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Domain research shows prices have risen 32% on average after each of the eight past downturns. πβ£
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If the market dips now, buyers could potentially purchase a house at a good price. β£
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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. β£
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Being prepared is key. Speak to us today about pre-approval and get started on your property journey. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
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17/08/2026
π‘ Strategies that can help clear your mortgage by retirement π‘β£
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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.β£
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But there are ways to potentially clear the slate sooner. π‘β£
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Refinancing could see you save with a lower rate (just try not to extend the home loan term). β£
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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.β£
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Meanwhile, making consistent extra repayments more often can help chip away at the loan balance. πβ£
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Call us for more tips to potentially be mortgage-free by the time you retire. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
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12/08/2026
π‘ 1-in-3 home buyers rely on the bank of mum and dad π‘β£
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That's the latest survey data from Compare the Market.β£
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But beware: lenders may check that financial support is a gift, not a loan to be repaid. β οΈβ£
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Otherwise it may reduce your borrowing capacity. πβ£
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And banks still want to be sure you can comfortably manage loan repayments. π‘β£
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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. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
π» β [email protected]
10/08/2026
π³ The BNPL trap: how it could impact your home loan application π³β£
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Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) may be quick and convenient, but it could affect your home loan application and/or credit rating. π‘β£
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That's because every time you apply for BNPL, it may trigger a credit check. πβ£
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And too many credit checks can affect your credit score and be a red flag for lenders. π©β£
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Late or missed BNPL payments can also be reported, which could reduce your credit score even further. β£
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Talk to us to know how BNPL could impact your loan application. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
π» β [email protected]
05/08/2026
π‘ Property listings climb higher, FOMO dials down π‘β£
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Things are looking up for homebuyers, reports Domain. πβ£
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Not so long ago FOMO (fear of missing out) was a driving force in the housing market. π¬β£
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Today, new listings are up - while property prices in many parts of the country have plateaued (or even dipped).β£
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That means buyers could have more negotiating power, and seller discounts are on the rise. β£
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Itβs a trifecta that could see the stars align for your homebuying plans. ββ£
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Contact us to see how you could benefit. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
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03/08/2026
π Lenders cut rates as competition heats up πβ£
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Thereβs a βrate war brewingβ, according to Canstar. β£
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A rising tide of lenders have cut their variable loan and short term fixed rates recently. β£
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The catch? β οΈβ£
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Lower rates are usually reserved for new customers. π‘β£
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The solution? π€β£
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Refinancing could see you become a new customer, and benefit from a more competitive loan rate. β£
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Contact us to find out how. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
π» β [email protected]
29/07/2026
π‘ How much do you really need to buy a first home? π‘β£
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Long gone are the days when you needed to save up a full 20% deposit (plus extra for other expenses!).β£
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These days, you could need a deposit of just 5%, or even 2% if youβre a single parent, to buy a first home. π°β£
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For a $700,000 first home, a 5% deposit is $35,000.β£
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Better yet, you may also be eligible for stamp duty exemptions/concessions or first home buyer grants.β£
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Donβt forget to factor in other upfront expenses though. β οΈβ£
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Legal fees, home insurance, stamp duty, and furniture removalists can all add up. π¦β£
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Need help crunching the numbers and figuring out how much you could borrow? That's our specialty. πβ£
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To find out more, DM or contact Braedon from Elevate Lending on:
βοΈ β 0438 306 851
π» β [email protected]