Courtney’s family needed more space, but upgrading their home while running a growing business felt overwhelming. With the right lending strategy and a flexible approach to self-employed income, they turned a stressful process into a smooth, confident move. Here’s how they made it happen.

If you've owned your home for a few years, chances are it has increased in value. What many homeowners don't realise is that the equity in their home can be a powerful tool to help fund investments, renovations, or major life goals without selling the property.

If you're considering buying property next year, the window to get your finances ready has already opened.

Here’s what impacts your borrowing capacity the most, and how to put yourself in the best position to borrow more.

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional, this conversation with Dr. Shimanto shows what’s possible when you combine clinical excellence with smart, long-term strategy. He didn’t just build a thriving clinic, he used it as the foundation for lasting wealth, flexibility, and legacy.

For many healthcare professionals, nurses, midwives, doctors, and allied health workers, buying a home feels overwhelming when you’re juggling family life, credit card repayments, and a HECS-HELP debt. Add in the rising cost of living and rent, and it can seem impossible.

Every year, Allied Health Day celebrates the professionals behind some of the most life-changing patient outcomes - from rehab and recovery to mental health and mobility. With over 300,000 Allied Health Professionals across Australia, this is the second-largest and one of the most vital workforces in our health system. At Healthcare Home Loans, we proudly serve Allied Health workers by offering tailored lending strategies and industry-exclusive benefits.

Buying property with a friend or sibling can help you enter the market sooner by pooling deposits, sharing costs, and boosting borrowing power. But it also comes with risks — from different financial goals to legal responsibilities. For healthcare professionals, the right strategy (and access to exclusive lending benefits) can make co-buying a smart and safe path to home ownership.

If you’re a first-time home buyer or considering upgrading to your next property, getting pre-approved for a home loan is one of the smartest steps you can take before you begin house hunting.