About the author

Hanan is a InfoChoice Group journalist with an interest in home loans, property investing, money saving tactics, and educating young Australians like herself on personal finance.


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Hanan Dervisevic

First Home Owner Grants WA

If you’re a Western Australian (WA) resident looking to get your foot on the property market ladder, there may be some financial help available through th...

26 Jul 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) Victoria

Are you a Victorian first home buyer eager to get your foot in the property market door? Find out just how the Victorian First Home Owner Grant may be able to h...

26 Jun 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) Queensland

If you’re looking to buy your first home in sunny Queensland then listen up. The QLD First Home Owner Grant may be able to offer you the cash boost you&rs...

26 Jun 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

First Home Owner Grant NSW

Want a helping hand when applying for your first home in New South Wales? You may be eligible for the NSW First Home Owner Grant.

26 Jun 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

What you need to know about split home loans

Torn between fixing your home loan or going with a variable rate? Never fret, there is a simple solution - splitting your home loan.

26 Jun 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

Australians’ energy bills to lift by as much as 25%

Around 600,000 households will face electricity price rises of between 19.6% and 24.9% from 1 July, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has confirmed.

25 May 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

Paying Off Your Car Loan Early: What You Need to Know

Need a bigger car to cater for your growing family? Got your eye on a new model you simply must get your hands on? For whatever reason, if you’re looking ...

17 May 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

Personal loan application rejection: What's next?

Having a personal loan application rejected can be a frustrating experience to say the least. But it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s game over.

02 May 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

Savings accounts vs. term deposits

Savings accounts vs. term deposits. What is a term deposit? What is a savings account? How do they compare?

16 Jan 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

Mortgage lending criteria you should be aware of

Australian mortgage lenders have a specific set of criteria they use to assess home loan applications. Here are the common conditions they evaluate.

04 Jan 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

Can I 3D print a house?

Have you considered looking for an affordable, empty block of land on which you could build a cheap 3D printed house? Find out how 3D printing works.

03 Jan 2023
Hanan Dervisevic

How to apply for a home loan

How to apply for a home loan. . 1. Know how much you can afford. 2. Compare home loan features. Owning your own home is the great Australian dream, but signing ...

03 Jan 2023