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Property glossary

What is Mortgage?

A loan secured against real estate. The property serves as security — if the borrower defaults, the lender can sell the property to recover the debt. In Australia, most home loans are structured as principal and interest mortgages repaid over 25–30 years. The mortgage is registered on the property's title.

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How to choose a selling agent

Interview process, the appraisal-price trap, and the listing agreement.