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In this issue

	Get your home loan into shape and save Find out how you can get your home loan into shape, and uncover any potential savings, by booking a free 15 minute Home Loan Health Check with one of our experts. Read article...
	Home truths: Australia trumps US when it comes to McMansions Australians have taken over from the US in adding extensions to their home at the fastest rate in the world. This article looks at the factors behind this growth. Why are we living in bigger homes and are they being utilised? Read article...
	A few simple rules for those stuck at the crossroads Mark Armstrong, Director of Property Planning Australia, addresses the transitional phases that we all go through: buying your first home, moving on to your next home and leveraging against your family home to invest. Take a look at what you should consider before making the most important property decisions of your life. Read article...
	Sustainability and housing Many home owners are still reluctant to spend money on sustainability. Professor Richard Reed from Deakin University, Melbourne, looks at the hidden financial benefits for homeowners when adopting a higher level of sustainability. Read article...
	Consumers temper confidence. First home buyers in retreat This report looks at the latest consumer sentiment figures for housing and finance. Interesting to note is the value of all loans falling by 2.8%. In particular, owner occupier loans fell by 4.7% marking the sharpest falling in 20 months. Read article...