The property industry loves a success story. You know the type: someone goes from zero assets to 10, 20, even 30 properties in a few short years. The media eats it up, buyers’ agents use it as marketing gold, and befo…
Buying a home can be one of the most exciting times in your life. But when it comes to the finance side of things? That’s where most people start to feel a little overwhelmed.If you’re looking to buy property in Queen…
Hoping to buy your first home in Brisbane this year? You’re not alone. The market in southeast Queensland is absolutely humming right now, with more and more people flocking to the lifestyle, housing affordability and…
After their extraordinary election victory this month with an absolute routing of the Liberal party, Australians must now settle in for three more years of Labor at the helm. So, what does Labor’s federal election win…
1. Interest-only or principal and interest? Know when to use each
Let’s start with one of the biggest debates – interest-only loans versus principal and interest.
Interest-only loans can be appealing because the…
1. Hold your horses
When you’ve made the decision to buy your first home, it’s tempting to race off and start scrolling through listing websites to find the perfect property. But wait. There are some important thin…
No sooner had the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate for the first time in years the pundits began asking when the next reduction might be.
And there’s good reason to wonder. There’s a fair bit of uncertainty …
Pre-election market uncertainty
Elections typically bring a swathe of uncertainty to property markets as both buyers and sellers wait to see which party – and their policies – will win.
Auction clearance rates a…
