It’s often said that after the death of a loved one or a divorce, moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do in life. And there may well be some truth in that. So we’ve put together some “Movers’ Mantras” to help you through the moving process, avoid being ripped off,…
Housing affordability is becoming an increasingly pressing concern through 2021, as dwelling values continue to rise, and first home buyer activity has started to decline. In this article we’ve partnered with property info powerhouse CoreLogic to help you understand housing affordability and where you should possibly be considering based on your income and financial position.…
Prospective property buyers rarely have more than 30 minutes to inspect a place they could potentially spend the next 30 years paying off. So what should you be looking for during an open home to make the most of that time? Real estate agents know it is pretty much impossible to check everything during the half-hour window.…
You may have been to a bank for a loan and maybe even a mortgage broker. So what is a lending specialist and how can they help you? We’ve identified 4 key reasons why you may want to work with a lending specialist on your next property purchase, or to assess your home loan options.…
Believe it or not, receipts are not created just for the purpose of filling your wallet or purse with small pieces of paper for you to use to scribble out a last-minute shopping list! Treated with the respect they truly deserve, receipts can help you out in a number of different ways. Records of major…
Home loan lingo is like the most boring game of Scrabble ever. There are so many terms to understand, and sometimes it can feel like banks are making it hard on purpose. We help you get a triple word score every time, so you can win a place on the property board! Below we’ve broken…
Property is one of Australia’s best-loved investments, with the potential to deliver a winning combo of rental income, long term capital gains, and savings on tax. Even better, you may not need a big deposit to become an investor. No-deposit home loans are pretty much a thing of the past, so if you don’t have…
In a recent study, over 1,100* Aussies were asked what they are most concerned about when it comes to the mortgage process, and 39% are worried about being able to afford repayments. To make sure the mortgage you commit to now will still be affordable in the future no matter what life throws your way,…
Neighbourhood value may be something you may think of, if only subconsciously. You may have a feeling or a thought about particularly suburbs or regions being more appealing or inviting than others. There are several elements that may go into determining the nature of a neighbourhood value. Being more aware of these factors could be…
If you’re looking to build your dream home you may not know which way to go. So we’ve put together some information that should help with your decision. You’ve probably seen the advertisements for house and land packages at very affordable prices. These deals are normally offered by big developers who buy up large tracts…