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…
Mortgage brokers are key members of your property team when buying a home or investment. However, understanding the cost of a mortgage broker and the way they add value remains a mystery to some borrowers.
I’ve pulle…
Definition: The federal government, as well as each state and territory, have a range of grants and other initiatives on offer to first home buyers. They range from cash to go towards purchase costs to deposit guarant…
Definition: Renovating your home means deciding to stay put but make changes to it, big or small, to make it suit your changing needs and wants. Upgrading means you’re parting ways, selling the property and venturing …
I’m quietly confident that next year is going to be one of the more interesting years in real estate that we’ve seen in a while.
We’ll finally have an answer to the question everyone with a mortgage has been wondering…
Pros and cons or fixed and variable interest rate mortgagesWhether to fix part or all of your home loan balance or stick with a variable interest rate is a decision many borrowers struggle with. It’s important to cons…
Variable, fixed or a blend of both? Choosing the right mortgage solutionEven though I meet dozens of people a week and help them finance a variety of purchases, from first homes to mega upgrades through to complex inv…
It has never been harder for young Australians to buy their first home – and at the same time, it’s never been more crucial to ensure as many people as possible can get a foot on the property ladder.
For better or wor…
