The Importance of an Insurance Reviews If you’ve had the same business insurance policy for some time, there’s a good chance it no longer fits your circumstances. As part of our client service approach, Lending Connection’s business partners assist with the day-to-day management of insurance coverage, providing regular reviews to determine you have the right…
Buying a Home with Family A combination of rising property prices and stricter lending criteria has made it harder than ever to buy a home or an investment property. As a result, many buyers are pooling their resources and buying property with family. As with any contract however, it’s important you go in with your…
Building Sustainable Homes Climate change is causing widespread environmental damage, including rising sea levels and extreme weather. In response, eco-conscious homeowners are adding energy and water-efficient features to their homes, saving money and conserving natural resources. What is a sustainable home? Sustainable homes are designed to conserve resources now and in the future. Early planning…
How to Win at Auction Auctions can be stressful and intense, but they’re a fast way to buy or sell property. To succeed, it’s crucial to understand the unpredictable and rapid nature of the auction process. Here are some tips: Prepare Yourself To ensure you have a good understanding of how auctions run, their format…
Are You Being Penalised For Sticking With Your Lender, paying lazy tax? From electricity bills to phone plans, car insurance through to home loans, sticking with the same provider year after year could mean you’re paying “lazy tax”. Lazy tax is the penalty many consumers and homeowners are paying as a result of being complacent,…
5 Inspiring Money Saving Quotes Managing money is an essential skill that can determine the quality of our lives. Though opinions vary on earning, saving, and spending, some key practices can lead to financial stability. One of these is the practice of saving money. Here are 5 money quotes to inspire your saving and investing…
Understanding Borrowing Capacity Before house hunting, knowing how much you can borrow from your lender is beneficial. Your borrowing capacity is the amount a lender will lend you to buy a property. It sounds simple but it’s not. All kinds of factors determine the amount a lender comes up with, and your loan amount can…
Savings Tips For First Home Buyers Every first-home buyer faces the challenge of saving for a deposit that seems out of reach. The harder you try to save, the more distant your goal may appear. But, if you ever want to have a place to call your own, you’ll need to start saving. Here are…
Be Financially Fit this 2024 The beginning of a new year is a good time to get your finances in order and establish some financial goals for the year ahead. By making just a few small changes to how you spend and save, you could set yourself up for the best year ever when it…
Beat the Cost-of-Living Tips The rising cost of living has hit Aussies hard, with higher prices at the supermarket, petrol pump, and utility bills stretching already tight budgets to breaking point. Keeping up with price rises is challenging when your income does not move in the same direction, and thousands of Aussies are potentially…