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🛠️ Home renovations are on the rise, but keep an eye on costs 🛠️⁣
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Major bank NAB reports a 16% jump in demand for renovation loans nationally. 📈⁣
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The good news is that building costs have come off recent peaks. 🏡⁣
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But they always have the potential rise again - like they did when fuel prices increased a few months back. ⛽⁣
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The solution can be to build a buffer into your budget, and lock in quotes where possible. 💰⁣
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Talk to us for a renovation loan that can help your project become a reality. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Darryl at Direct Financial on:

☎️ – 0406 712 752
💻 – [email protected]

🗞📰 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 📰🗞⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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In today’s easing market, it may be tempting to wait for property prices to fall further. But it’s a strategy that could see first home buyers left disappointed. 🙃⁣⁣⁣⁣
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https://directfinancial.com.au/news/why-holding-out-for-lower-prices-could-hurt-first-home-buyers

⏳ How hard does the market usually bounce back after a downturn?⏳⁣
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Waiting for property prices to hit a cyclical low could potentially work against home buyers. 🏡⁣
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Domain research shows prices have risen 32% on average after each of the eight past downturns. 📊⁣
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If the market dips now, buyers could potentially purchase a house at a good price. ⁣
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But if you wait too long, the market could pick up again and you could be purchasing when buyer competition is fierce. ⁣
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Being prepared is key. Speak to us today about pre-approval and get started on your property journey. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Darryl at Direct Financial on:

☎️ – 0406 712 752
💻 – [email protected]

🏆 𝐀𝐍𝐙 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫

Honoured to be recognised tonight as an ANZ Broker of Excellence 2026 Winner.

While my name is on the award, achievements like this are never the result of one person. A huge thank you to the amazing team at Direct Financial whose hard work, dedication and commitment to our clients make awards like this possible.

I'd also like to thank our fantastic ANZ BDM for the ongoing support, partnership and commitment to helping us deliver great outcomes for our clients.

Most importantly, thank you to our clients who continue to trust us with one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. We truly appreciate your support.

Feeling very grateful tonight. 🏆💙

🏡 Strategies that can help clear your mortgage by retirement 🏡⁣
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One-in-three Gen Xs expect that they'll still be paying off a home loan in retirement, according to a Citro/AMP report.⁣
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But there are ways to potentially clear the slate sooner. 💡⁣
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Refinancing could see you save with a lower rate (just try not to extend the home loan term). ⁣
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An offset account can also put spare funds to work by reducing the interest charged on your home loan each month.⁣
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Meanwhile, making consistent extra repayments more often can help chip away at the loan balance. 📉⁣
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Call us for more tips to potentially be mortgage-free by the time you retire. 👇⁣
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To find out more, DM us or contact Darryl at Direct Financial on:

☎️ – 0406 712 752
💻 – [email protected]

🗞📰 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲? 📰🗞⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Australia’s peak property season is underway, and spring 2026 is shaping up as a buyers’ market. Here’s what the experts say we can expect in the weeks ahead. 🌸 🏡⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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https://directfinancial.com.au/news/spring-selling-season-is-here-what%E2%80%99s-different-in-2026