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2024 property market predictions

As we step into 2024, the property market stands at a crossroads, and the questions surrounding its trajectory are on everyone's minds. In our latest blog, we delve into our predictions for the year ahead. Brace yourself for potential interest rate cuts, as we foresee a shift later in the year, signaling a prime time for property exploration and purchase.

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A favourable mortgage

Have you got a family member who wants to give you a little head start in the property game? Whilst some might choose to offer a gift of cash or perhaps to go guarantor on a property for you, there is another set of circumstances we occasionally see at Lenny.

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What to do when your bank’s valuation is too low: a case study

Purchasing a home or block of land should be an exciting time in your life. A time full of joy, planning and visualising. Picturing where you’ll have your Sunday morning coffee while you read the paper, dinner parties with family and friends, and the placement of that heirloom piece of furniture.

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Self-employed and taking out a home loan: a case study

Natalie was referred to Lenny by her (very clever and wise) sister, who was a client of Lenny herself. Looking to purchase a property, Natalie found herself stonewalled by endless paperwork and requirements due to the nature of her income.

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Going to auction? Here’s what you need to know.

So the house you love is going to auction. Are you sweating with nervous energy? Exercising your paddle arm or deciding on your auction personality (the life of the party? the quiet and stealthy bidder with an air of mystery about them?).

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Why should you refinance your investment property?

Whether your investment portfolio is a burgeoning filing cabinet or a single investment, there’s a chance the current market and interest rate uncertainty have you thinkin’ about whether it might be the right time to refinance your loan.

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How to budget for a home loan (and get approved)

When it comes to purchasing a home, one of the biggest considerations you need to think about? Your budget. Because that’s the first thing the bank wants to know; can you afford this home, and can you budget accordingly?

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