What property can $500,000 get you around the World?

We’re sure you’ve heard that property prices in Melbourne have risen significantly with the median house price rising approximately 7.6% in 2014. We thought we’d take a quick look and see what half a million dollars could buy you around the world to see how we compare. Will you be buying the house in Lilydale…

50% Off Stamp Duty For First Home Buyers!

If you are a first home buyer, you may be eligible to receive a 50% stamp duty reduction on both new and existing home purchases. This could Save You Thousands!! You may also be eligible for the First Home Owners Grant  How do I know if I qualify? To receive the concession you must meet the following criteria:…

First Home Owner Grant Explained

The current First Home Owners Grant (for homes in Victoria) is only paid on contracts entered into on, or after 1 July 2013 to BUILD or PURCHASE a NEW home. The amount you will receive if you qualify is a lump sum of $10,000. If you are eligible for the First Home Owners Grant you may also be…

Buying a house with a small deposit

I only have a small deposit, how can I buy a house? So all of your friends are talking about buying their first house and the excitement of being a homeowner but you can’t join in because you took that overseas holiday and don’t have a big enough deposit…….. RIGHT? WRONG….….. Requiring a 20% deposit…

Welcome!

Welcome to the Integrity EDGE blog, Integrity EDGE is a new exciting service offering from Integrity Financial Planners. Integrity EDGE aims to help educate the younger generation as you get ready to venture into the financial world. You may think that financial planners are a service you only need to engage later on in life…