Circumstances change and now that the kids have moved out you think the family home is simply too big for you. Downsizing to a smaller property mightn’t sound like a glamourous change to your life but it can come with…
A key part of your research when investing in a property is considering whether you should lodge a caveat on it, but what does a caveat mean and who can and cannot lodge one?
In this article we’ll take you through th…
Purchasing property will be one of the largest financial decisions of your life so it’s one that should not be taken lightly. But navigating the maze of property purchase is not always as easy as it sounds. Before you…
As both a carpenter and a property manager, I consistently see the significant costs to investors who have ignored three key property maintenance items.
Paint
Yes, aesthetically pleasing, but more importantly, v…
It’s that time of year once again – the time that awakes a little sense of dread inside every Australian. It’s tax time. Whilst most of the country is rolling their eyes at the thought of lodging their tax return, Aus…
A lot can happen in 10 years.
Last week I wrote the first in a series of 3 articles on the biggest changes in property over the last decade and explained how the economy, market forces and our property markets ca…
Whether you’re a first-time home owner or a seasoned investor, we all want to find the best deal for our mortgage. With an abundance of lenders and loan types paired with the complicated jargon and hidden fees involve…
The dream of owning your own “castle” has changed a little, with many first homebuyers today buying an investment property before they buy a home
In fact, a Mortgage Choice’s investor survey last year revealed 36.6 p…
