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A few home truths about building a home and all that surrounds it. We all know saving for a deposit can be hard work. For many, it can take years of saving and planning to buy your first home. It's a big goal to achieve and the reality is we see people making the same common mistakes. Metricon recently spoke with our Director Chris Collard to discuss the eight biggest blunders you probably didn't know you were making. It's an insightful article and one all first home buyers...

We're downloading finance apps more than ever before, but are they really helping you set and get your money goals? It seems everywhere we turn there's commentary about interest rates, how the banks are managing the changes in regulations and opinion around a potential property bubble. What's more, the information varies depending on the author's 'spin'. Little wonder a recent study found 30 per cent of people find dealing with money stressful and overwhelmi...

If you're in the market for a new property, follow this checklist to make sure you have considered your money management, the property location, exterior and interior before making an offer. There's no doubt buying a new home can be overwhelming with many considerations to make and pros and cons to way up. After all, it's a huge investment so you want to choose the right property. To help, we've created this extensive checklist for buying a house. Use it during your...

  It's been a big financial year and the guys are wrapping up the year by addressing some of the hot topics. Kick back, relax and watch this exhilarating video as the guys discuss the the royal commission, interest rates, changes in lending for investors and 1st home buyers and what it all means for you.                    ...

Like most things at the moment the Banking Royal Commission seems like it has been hanging around for ages with no one willing to take the lead. The will they, won't they question was finally answered early this week when the government announced they will conduct a Royal Commission into the banking sector. You may have read about it and seen the headlines and I'm sure you're asking, so what does all this mean and how will it affect me?  Let me try and break it down. ...