Great service creates happy customers
It’s nearly a year since the royal commission in to the banking sector was announced, with the seventh and final round of hearings being held in December, 2018.
No doubt we’ll be peppered with some more example…
Why you should be wary when buying off the plan
The off-the-plan sector has had its share of ups and downs over recent years.
For a while there, in big cities like Sydney and Melbourne at least, it could do no wrong because there was huge pent-up demand from…
How your holiday spending can ruin your loan application
You’re kidding right?
No, unfortunately not!
New lending criteria which looks at potential borrower’s living expenses with a fine-tooth comb means that ad-hoc spending could ruin your chances of securing…
What to do if your interest-only period is about to expire
Are you one of the many Australians who interest-only property loan is due to expire soon?
As I’ve written about before, a large proportion of interest-only loans are due to switch over to principal and interest re…
Can I still get property finance?
Finance is one of the most talked about topics in the media of late, with much of the commentary negative.
One day we’re reading about housing finance falling to record levels, and the next we’re learning all about…
Forecasting for our housing markets
The annual QBE Australian Housing Outlook for 2018-2021 has just been released and have shown some very interesting statistical data that should enable us to look at and invest with confidence in the coming year.
I…
Why hard times are good for business
I write a lot about the cycles of investment and the importance of playing the long game.
Short-term thinking is what kills a lot of investors and stops people from ever becoming financially successful.
And toug…
What you need to know about mortgages
So, what is a mortgage?
Well, it’s not something to fear because it can make the difference between living a wealthy life and one that sees you stuck on a hamster wheel struggling to make ends meet.
Simply put, …