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Find out more on what is involved as well as important information you need to know about the process.
Financing for Lakeview Private Hospital
Everyone involved in Lakeview Private Hospital could see how successful it was —except for their financier. Luckily, BOQ Specialist understood what they were doing and was there to help.
Home buyer's guide
Our Home Buyer’s Guide is a great tool for anyone interested in the housing market at a granular level. In the guide, we have made it easy for you to focus on what is important, as you consider your financing options.
Home buyer's guide for accountants
There are many lifestyle and financial considerations to be made when it comes to buying property, and it can be difficult to navigate your way through the mountain of information. That's why we developed the BOQ Specialist Property Buyer's Guide for accountants.
Look before you leap
Securing your dream practice requires thorough consideration, plenty of research and advice from a trusted source.
What to look for when buying or financing a property
Regardless of your stage of life, buying a home is a big financial decision. BOQ Specialist’s Trevor Robertson and real estate company NG Farah’s chief market strategist Peter McGuire distill the key factors to consider when matching a home loan to your stage of life. Hint: rates are merely one piece of the complex puzzle.
How much is a home loan? Here are the costs
While property prices can take your breath away, there are extra home loan costs that can sting you if you don’t expect them.
Stamp duty calculator
Stamp duty varies depending on the State or Territory your property is in. Use this calculator to work out the amount you may be required to pay.
Should I refinance my home loan? Why now is a good time to refinance?
Refinancing your home loan could save you money. Discover what refinancing is and the right time to do it here.
What is home equity and how to use it
Utilising the equity in your home can be a smart financial tool to grow your property portfolio, but how does this work?
Stamp duty relief for first home buyers
Thinking about buying your first home? A number of recently introduced policies in NSW and Victoria are designed to help first-home owners break into the property market.
Landowner vs Landlord: what's better for you?
Becoming a landlord can seem like a smart way to make money, but there's a lot of factors to consider. Here are some options available to investors and we discuss their pros and cons.
How to buy your first home quickly
When you’ve settled into your career and are looking to buy your first home, being unprepared can lead to frustrating delays. It’s important to be aware of the pitfalls that could slow you in reaching your goal.
First Home Super Saver Scheme in five easy steps
The government has devised a way you can save for your first home deposit in your superannuation. It's called the First home super saver (FHSS) scheme.
Commercial considerations
Whether you want to own your practice premises, or start building an investment portfolio, buying a commercial property can deliver financial benefits. However, there are a few things you should know to get it right.
Going commercial
Deciding to buy commercial property—either for your own practice or as an investment—can make good business sense in both the short and long term.
My place
Owning your practice premises offers many benefits that simply aren’t available when leasing.
Investing this season?
Residential property has long been an attractive investment option, and with the current growth of the property market, it is a sign that now may be the time to consider investing. Understand what it means to be purchasing an investment property this season.
Offset calculator
Use this calculator to determine how much interest you could save by offsetting your savings against your home loan.
What's the best home loan for doctors?
Finding the best home loan for medical professionals is confusing, especially when it’s your first. BOQ Specialist can help you navigate the minefield.
Home loan repayments calculator
Our home loan calculator helps you work out what your minimum weekly, fortnightly or monthly home loan repayments would be for the amount you are planning to borrow.
Spring into action
With the property market appearing to grow as the pandemic passes and interest rates steady, now may be a good time to invest in residential property.
Calculated risk
Notwithstanding the effect of COVID and ever-escalating interest rates on house prices, there are plenty of reasons why now is a good time to invest in residential property.
Key facts sheet calculator
Compare and select the right home loan for you with our key facts sheet.
Dr Barry Odesnik on the best laid plans
Dr Barry Odesnik originally planned to move to Australia and start his own veterinary practice. But things don’t always go as you plan.
Dr Lachlan Cameron hits the perfect spot
Dr Lachlan Cameron always wanted his own clinic. Fortunately, he didn’t have to look too far before finding the perfect location.
Dr Rick Fenny on the benefits of failure
He might have failed his second year at university, but that didn’t stop Dr Rick Fenny from opening practices, writing books, and much more.
Dr Kushwin Rajamani of having a heart
Making the world a better place is what motivates Dr Kushwin Rajamani, whether it’s helping his patients or aligning himself with good causes.
Navigating Change: How BOQ Specialist helped Dr. Adeniyi Borire
If you didn’t know it was true, you’d think the early life story of neurologist Dr Adeniyi Borire was straight out of Hollywood.
Dr Simone Cooper’s family focus
Being a mother who has to juggle many commitments, Dr Simone Cooper aims to prioritise workplace flexibility in her new veterinary practice.
Hot property
Just because more commercial properties have become available in and near big cities since COVID forced many CBD businesses to close, that doesn’t necessarily mean such sites are where you should locate your healthcare practice.
The perfect excuse to renovate
The pandemic lockdowns and working from home gave Neurosurgeon Dr Hamish Alexander the push needed to renovate his house.
Long-term practice planning
There are a number of financial strategies that specialist doctors can employ to protect and grow their practice.
Things to consider when renovating your home
There are a few factors to consider if you're planning to project manage your own home renovation. Here's what you should know beforehand in order to avoid any surprises later on.