February 1, 2021
Is underquoting back?
The Melbourne property market is red hot at the moment. There's a shortage of stock…
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January 14, 2021
Why it’s never too early to start planning your retirement
Do you know how much money you’re going to need when you retire? Lots of…
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January 13, 2021
How to succeed at Online and In-Person Auctions
With everything that has happened in the property market last year, it comes as no…
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January 6, 2021
New stamp duty savings in Victoria
Late last year the Victorian government introduced a stamp duty discount of up to 50%…
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November 25, 2020
What is a property covenant?
After you’ve inspected a property the next step is to get your Conveyancer or Solicitor…
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November 16, 2020
Downsizing doesn’t have to mean downgrading
Downsizing is simply the process of selling your home to purchase one that is smaller…
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November 15, 2020
Guide to Selling your Property launched!
This week we have published the Entourage Guide to Selling your Property! Property Advocate Antoinette…
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November 11, 2020
What is group insurance?
A group policy is an insurance policy which offers coverage for a group of people, such as those working…
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October 26, 2020
Should I sell my home before I buy my next one?
If you’re looking to upgrade your home, the big question you are facing is whether…
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October 21, 2020
What is a subject to finance clause?
You’ve got your pre-approval in place and found the perfect property. Prior to making an…
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October 14, 2020
The great migration
Earlier in the year we speculated about the possibility of people moving away from the…
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October 11, 2020
Top three mistakes people make when selling their home
How many times in your life have you sold a home? Realistically, unless you flip…
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September 30, 2020
Selling your house in the post COVID era
2020 started out with a lot of promise. The market was booming, property prices had…
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September 28, 2020
Is your home an ex-meth lab?
Yes, you read that right! Could your beloved home have actually previously been the hub…
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September 28, 2020
Asset rich but income poor?
We’ve had a few clients recently come to see us about borrowing in order to…
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September 21, 2020
How much life insurance cover should I have?
How much life insurance cover you need is highly individual, typically no two people have…
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August 27, 2020
Do you know who your beneficiaries are?
Something we are all guilty of is neglecting that life admin. Those boring, but incredibly…
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August 27, 2020
Everything you need to know about getting a preapproval
As we near the end of Winter, our attention turns to Spring in anticipation of…
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August 26, 2020
The hidden costs of buying and selling property
Fees, taxes and charges when buying and selling property. When you buy or sell property…
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August 26, 2020
Can property values keep growing at 1000%?
We’ve been watching property prices rise as though attached to a yoyo for the last…
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August 6, 2020
2020 First Home Buyer Concessions & Incentives
Buying your first home is a big deal. It’s not only a huge financial commitment…
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August 3, 2020
What is Debt to Income Ratio (DTI)?
There are several factors credit assessors look at when deciding how much you can borrow…
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July 30, 2020
What happens to your income if your child gets sick?
For many of us, family comes first. If your child is sick then you drop…
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July 22, 2020
Using a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to buy property
Having the ability to choose what assets you invest in, including direct residential and commercial…
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July 21, 2020
Legal, property and conveyancing jargon explained
Are you feeling confused about all of the jargon and lingo you’re coming across throughout…
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July 7, 2020
What is good debt and bad debt?
Not all debt is created equal, although it can sometimes be difficult to interpret what…
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June 30, 2020
What is a Vendor’s Advocate?
What is a Vendor’s Advocate? A vendor’s advocate is essentially the project manager for your…
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June 16, 2020
Post COVID Personal Budget
Here we are, seemingly coming out the other side of the COVID crisis. People are…
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June 15, 2020
Buying an apartment in Melbourne in 2020
Buying house and land can feel unrealistic for many, so rather than going all in…
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June 9, 2020
Could there be changes coming to stamp duty?
There is a lot of talk in the media at the moment about stamp duty…
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June 3, 2020
Income Protection vs Car Insurance
Lots of people begrudge having to pay for insurance, but still do it because it’s…
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June 1, 2020
Ethical Lending in Australia
What does ethical lending even mean and who qualifies as an ethical lender? Let’s first…
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May 29, 2020
Interest Only Policy Changes
We knew it was coming and it was only a matter of time. Westpac and…
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May 25, 2020
Stepped vs Level Premiums
In our last insurance article, we talked about when the right time to take out…
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May 20, 2020
What is negative gearing?
The term gearing simply refers to borrowing money in order to buy an asset. Negative…
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May 13, 2020
Have you got life insurance?
Having been in financial services for a number of years now, we’ve seen a lot.…
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May 7, 2020
How we select a property for purchase
There are a few non-negotiables that you should take into consideration when you purchase your…
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April 23, 2020
Should I stage my house for sale?
We all know it’s important to have your house looking as snappy as possible when…
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April 19, 2020
Life after COVID-19
We’ve been very lucky here in Australia as our virus mitigation procedures have worked wonders…
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March 27, 2020
Managing your financial wellbeing in a pandemic
What steps should I take if I am starting to struggle financially? First and foremost,…
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March 18, 2020
Will these rate drops mean I’ll pay my home loan off quicker?
In short, yes. But as always, there’s a bit of a caveat on that. Each…
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March 18, 2020
Emergency relief packages offered by Australian banks
Last updated 9 July 2020. First and foremost, if you’re dealing with financial hardship, speak…
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March 11, 2020
Will the Melbourne property market keep rebounding?
This week we got Vinnie more to sit down and pen a few thoughts on…
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March 10, 2020
Entourage Ladies Lunch 2020
Last week we hosted our fourth annual Entourage Ladies Lunch just before International Women’s…
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February 14, 2020
How do I consolidate my debts?
It’s a thought that wakes Australians in the middle of the night. Staring at the…
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February 10, 2020
The Invisible Treasure
Take a pick-axe to your home and you’ll find lots of things that aren’t ordinarily visible. Wiring,…
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January 31, 2020
Post Christmas Personal Budget
With the passing of the Australia Day-long weekend, we’ve said goodbye to the last of…
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January 23, 2020
Why advocates and brokers have become real estate’s new glamour couple
There are few perfect combinations in this world: champagne and strawberries; football and September; and property and finance. …
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January 16, 2020
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS)
We’re only half-way through January and we’re already seeing cracks in the Federal Government’s keenly-awaited First Home…
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January 6, 2020
Pool safety: the ins-and-outs of holiday fun
Alongside the clink of flutes with bubbles and the cricket on TV, the sound of…
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December 12, 2019
Small move – huge leap
It might only have only been 20 metres down the road, but our new move marks a…
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December 9, 2019
How to be festive and frugal these holidays
6 tips to keep your Christmas finances in order. At this time of year – when lunches outlast…
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November 13, 2019
Budget apps to download these holidays
Managing personal expenses is something many people struggle with. Yet, there are a host of…
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October 30, 2019
Investors are coming …
A recent ANZ-hosted breakfast in Melbourne tipped the downward journey of the official cash rate…
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October 20, 2019
Entourage & Neue Black become ONE!
We are very excited to announce that Entourage and Neue Black Finance has become ONE!…
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October 16, 2019
Thinking about what’s for dinner? … so is your loan assessor
There is a suite of things you need to prove to a bank or other…
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October 9, 2019
Combustible Cladding
Be Aware, Be Alert, Be Advised and then Perhaps be less Alarmed! Melbourne’s Lacrosse apartment fire in…
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September 23, 2019
Finals, fascinators and finance approvals
Even if the weather doesn’t turn it on, there are 3 things that happen in…
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September 12, 2019
Triple honours for triple the experience
Our three-corned approach to customer service was recognised this week with our team of brokers,…
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July 10, 2019
Introducing Entourage Legal
We have an announcement to make - we've added to our services! We're pleased…
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May 16, 2019
The 2019 federal election: a political wonderland
A BRIEF RUNDOWN OF THE POLITICAL WONDERLAND OF POLICY RELATING TO PROPERTY AND WHAT IT…
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April 23, 2019
Avoiding your own PFC (Personal Financial Crisis) – Part 2
Vincent continues his tips for securing a healthy financial future In the last article, I…
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April 16, 2019
Avoiding your own PFC (Personal Financial Crisis) – Part 1
Vincent Moore shares his tips for securing a healthy financial future Welcome to the future.…
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April 5, 2019
A man is not a financial plan
Yesterday we hosted our annual Entourage Ladies Lunch. It was a beautiful event to thank…
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March 26, 2019
The Government Power Saving Bonus
The way to earn $50 while saving money It’s not often you are incentivised to…
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March 26, 2019
Is 2019 a good year to buy property?
The answer to this question is completely dependent on who you talk to as everyone…
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December 19, 2018
Why you need to go on a financial detox
There are all sorts of detoxes out there, ranging from the commonly found health detox…
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December 5, 2018
The important land taxes you may need to know about
From late 2017/early 2018, the state government of Victoria introduced new land taxes that apply…
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December 2, 2018
Damien interviews Michael Townsend
Damien Roylance of Entourage Finance interviews Michael Townsend of McGrath Real Estate St Kilda to…
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November 28, 2018
The true cost of flipping properties
After some brilliant renovating tips from Josh Barker last month, we thought it was high…
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November 28, 2018
Taking the taboo out of talking about money
I was chatting with a girlfriend recently about superannuation. It was quite refreshing actually, given…
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November 22, 2018
When should you walk away from a property purchase?
There are many reasons you might decide to ‘pull out’ of a property purchase or…
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November 21, 2018
Keeping financially well over the silly season
We’re huge advocates of financial wellness. Nothing better than feeling financially secure and not have…
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October 31, 2018
Making extra cash with AirBNB
We’ve all got that friend who swears by AirBNB. They’re raking in the cash on…
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October 31, 2018
Open Banking vs. Comprehensive Credit Reporting
There’s been talk for some time about Open Banking coming to Australia, but what is…
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October 25, 2018
Josh’s renovation tips
With The Block wrapping up for 2018, we sat down with past winner Josh Barker…
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September 24, 2018
Maintaining your digital security
From 1 October 2018, most Victorian property transactions that require a settlement will be required…
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September 24, 2018
Should property be regulated?
The Royal Commission will finish up this month and with some of the scandals it…
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September 24, 2018
The top Melbourne growth suburbs in 2018
It’s all doom and gloom at the moment in the property market no matter what…
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September 6, 2018
The future of SMSF Lending
Disclaimer: Please note Entourage Finance is not an authorised Financial Planner or Accountant. This article…
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August 27, 2018
Are you at risk of becoming a mortgage prisoner?
We’ve seen some pretty extreme headlines in the media lately saying up to 4 in…
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August 13, 2018
Balancing your investment property portfolio
What is the best way to balance your investment property portfolio to protect against market…
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July 24, 2018
Buying an apartment in Melbourne: What to look out for
Buying house and land can feel unrealistic for many, so rather than going all in…
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July 23, 2018
What’s in your bank statements?
I’m not going to lie. I’ve done it before. I still do it sometimes.. and…
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July 20, 2018
2018 Top 10 Budgeting and Savings Apps
Tracking expenses, setting budgets, making savings projections and living the frugal life while saving can…
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July 19, 2018
What does a lender assess your home loan application on?
Applying for a home loan can often feel like you’re committing to an avalanche of…
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July 18, 2018
House deposit: How much do I need to save?
How much do I need to save for my house deposit? This is often the…
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July 10, 2018
Missed opportunity for AFL star
A Herald Sun article caught my attention over the weekend about AFL star Alex Rance…
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July 5, 2018
5 year fixed interest rate?
The interest rate discussion is heating up at the moment with some so-called experts saying…
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June 28, 2018
Do you need a professional auctioneer to sell your property?
Is it necessary to have a professional auctioneer sell your property, or can you let…
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June 7, 2018
Do I need to get a pre-approval?
First things first, let’s talk about what a pre-approval is. A pre-approval (or approval in…
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June 4, 2018
What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance?
Lenders Mortgage Insurance or LMI is an insurance you have to pay if you are…
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June 4, 2018
Car Finance or Dealership Finance?
When it comes time to buy a new car, the question comes up: should I…
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May 31, 2018
Get a building and pest inspection when you buy a property
When we are asked by our clients whether a building and pest inspection is necessary…
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May 30, 2018
Is a Buyers Advocate right for you?
Let’s start with what a buyers advocate is (also known as a buyers agent). They…
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May 29, 2018
8 Top Styling Tips to Sell Your Home
When it comes time to sell your home, there are a huge number of things…
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May 29, 2018
When is the right time to upgrade your family home?
How do you know when it’s time to pack up your life and trade your…
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May 17, 2018
Should you treat your family home as an investment?
Many Australians invest in property as a long-term wealth creation strategy. It’s one of the…
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May 7, 2018
First Home Buyer Concessions & Incentives
Buying your first home is a big deal. It’s not only a huge financial commitment…
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April 23, 2018
Your Smart Home and the Internet of Things
It started with the world wide web in 1989, a tool for scientists and others…
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