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Inquiry overdue into secret payments in strata insurance A CHOICE investigation last year uncovered glaring conflicts of interest, now highlighted in a recent Four Corners program.

How to deal with home loan delays during your property settlement What to do if your bank is dragging its heels when trying to finance a new home.

How to move house safely during COVID-19 Coronavirus has made moving more complicated, but you can still do it – if you take the right precautions.

CHOICE calls out Aussie Home Loans' dodgy advertising claims Complaint to ASIC: promises to find the "best" or a "perfect" home loan are on shaky ground.

Most people don’t get the best deal through a mortgage broker – report ASIC report highlights the need for strong reform in the mortgage broking industry.

What we learned at mortgage broking school The bar is set low for becoming a certified mortgage broker, and the emphasis of the course work is sales and marketing.

How to find a good mortgage broker Navigating the maze of home loan offers.

How to make home loans safe for Australian consumers Mortgage brokers must be forced to act in the best interests of their customers.

Apartment building defects Thinking of purchasing an apartment or unit? Make sure you know what you're buying into.

Do I need a buyer's agent to buy a house? A buyer's agent or advocate should make the process of finding a new home easier and less stressful, but are they worth the money?

Property valuations and price estimates Figuring out how much your house is worth is no easy feat.

Real estate price underquoting Looking to buy property? Beware the price guides, which are often lower than the final sale price.

The hidden costs of retirement village contracts Don't sign on the dotted line until you understand the deal.

Vendor finance and rent-to-buy schemes Think twice (or thrice) before signing up to these dodgy deals.

Risky financial moves for over-50s Reverse mortgages, home reversion schemes and SMSFs.

What we found shopping for a mortgage broker CHOICE sent five home buyers to some of Australia's best known mortgage brokers to test the advice on offer.

Using mortgage brokers Can a mortgage broker really find you a better deal on your home loan, or are they all just in it for the commission?

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