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Ask Paul: Should I risk my house deposit on shares?
Alice has $60,000 for her first home sitting in a high-interest savings account. She asks Paul Clitheroe if she would be better off investing the money.
Ask Paul: I’m 29 with $200k savings, should I buy property?
Matt has worked hard to save $200,000 and doesn't want to lose it by investing in the wrong property. That's where Paul Clitheroe comes in.
Buying property? The suburbs blacklisted by banks
Banks are blacklisting suburbs where they're not keen to lend, where borrowers face tougher hurdles to get a mortgage and have to stump up a bigger deposit.
Ask Paul: Is our dream home worth less than we paid for it?
We put all our savings into a deposit to buy our dream home, now the bank's desktop valuation came in $25,000 less than what we paid for the property.
Should you buy now and pay LMI or keep saving a deposit?
As rising house prices are making it more difficult to get into the property market, first-home buyers are faced with the question: is it best to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) and jump into the market now, or wait and save a higher deposit?
How to cut costs and DIY your way to a home deposit
Here are six ways to slash your spending and save up for your future home.
How to help kids without sacrificing your retirement
When does a parent's generosity stop? When is it time to stop assisting your kids? When does that generosity become detrimental to our own finances?
What to do if you get turned down for a home loan
Turned down for a home loan? Don't panic. Here's how to turn a no into a yes.
The Barefoot guide to buying your home in 20 months
For many people the great Australian dream may seem out of reach. But Barefoot Investor Scott Pape says you can buy your own home, you just need a plan.
Ask Paul: Should I give my son $100,000 for his mortgage
Peter wants to help his son out with money for a deposit. Can he give it as a gift, or should he go guarantor on the loan? Paul Clitheroe weighs in.
