Category: Buying a Home
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From Flotsam to Fortune (Maybe): Can Aussie Trash Become Treasure for Your Home Deposit?
So, the dream of Aussie homeownership is calling, but the reality of that elusive deposit is staring you down. Fear not, creative souls! This is where the “Artistic Auctioneer” approach comes in. We’re talking about transforming your everyday household discards – the bottle tops, the broken toys, the seemingly useless bits and bobs – into…
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Bin There, Done That: Diving for Dinners Down Under – A Frugal Aussie’s Guide
Living the dream Down Under can be pricey, especially when it comes to that elusive home deposit. But fear not, resourceful Aussies! Enter the realm of the Frugal Foodie: the brave soul who tackles supermarket bins in search of perfectly edible food nearing its expiry. While it might sound unconventional, dumpster diving can be a…
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Cash for Comfort? The Truth About Participating in Medical Research Studies for your Aussie Home Dream
Saving for a house deposit in Australia is no mean feat. While scrimping on smashed avo and coffees might help, some aspiring homeowners are turning to unconventional methods. Enter the Extreme Experimenter: volunteering for paid medical research studies. But before you suit up for a chilli pepper challenge or a week of sleep deprivation, let’s…
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Busking for Bricks: Unveiling the Quirky World of Aussie Deposit Earners
The Great Aussie Dream: owning a slice of the sunshine. But that dream can come with a hefty price tag, especially when it comes to saving for a deposit. While many knuckle down and take the traditional saving route, some Aussies are getting creative, turning their talents (and sometimes, their tolerance for the unusual) into…
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Snuggle Up for a House: The Curious Case of Competitive Cuddling in Aussie Dreams
The Great Aussie Dream: owning a slice of the sunshine. But saving for a deposit can feel like climbing Uluru in thongs – a hot, sweaty struggle. So, what if we told you there was a way to cuddle your way closer to homeownership? Enter “Competitive Cuddling,” a service where you get paid to, well,…
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Conquering the Coin: Can You Crusade Your Way to a House Deposit with Loose Change?
The Great Aussie Dream: owning your own slice of the sunburnt country. But that dream often comes face-to-face with a formidable foe – the house deposit. Enter The Coin Crusader, a valiant warrior armed not with a sword, but with a keen eye for loose change! Can this be your path to property paradise? Let’s…
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Flipping for Fortune: Can Garage Sale Scores Fund Your Aussie Dream?
The Great Aussie Dream – owning your own slice of the sunburnt country. But saving for a deposit can feel like climbing Uluru in thongs. Enter the Flippant Flipper, a breed of bargain hunter aiming to transform garage sale treasures into a tidy profit, one upcycled lamp at a time. But can this garage sale…
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Lunar Landings and Loan Applications: Mortgages for Moon Cribs?
Ever dreamt of gazing at Earthrise from your very own lunar digs? While the idea of lunar real estate sparks the imagination, the reality of financing your moon mansion with a mortgage is a bit trickier down here on Earth, especially in Australia. The Out-of-This-World Challenges: The Reality Check: While lunar settlements might be a…
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Time Travel for Mortgages? Not Quite There Yet: Debunking the Future-Proof Down Payment
Imagine this: you hop in your ingenious time machine, zip forward a few decades, and return to a future where your house is paid off. Easy peasy, right? Now you’ve got the ultimate proof of income for that dream beach house you’ve always wanted. Sounds like science fiction, and for good reason. Here’s why time…
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Beanie Babies and Mortgages: A Match Made in…? Not Quite.
Thinking of buying a house in Australia? Congratulations! It’s an exciting step, but it also involves a lot of planning and navigating unfamiliar territory. One question that might pop up, especially for those with unique collections, is: “Can I use my beanie babies as collateral for my mortgage?” The short answer? Most likely not. Here’s…