For years we’ve been told Australia’s housing affordability crisis is caused by greedy property investors, negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount.
Now the Federal Government has moved to significantly …
For many Australians, tax refund season is a chance to catch up on bills, book a holiday or finally replace something that’s been sitting on the wish list for a while.
But if buying your first home is one of your g…
Spend five minutes reading property headlines and you could easily conclude that now is a terrible time to make a move.
We’re hearing about softer market conditions.
Properties sitting on the market longer.
B…
New builds are the talk of the property world now the federal budget details have been released, but there is more to financing this type of real estate than first meets the eye.
But before you make any moves, you …
If you’re a first home buyer sitting on the fence right now, wondering whether you should wait another six months, another year, or until “the market crashes”, I completely understand.
It’s one of the biggest finan…
“Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.”
It’s one of Warren Buffett’s most famous investment quotes, and right now, it may be more relevant to the Australian property market than it …
In our current competitive market, bridging loans can be a great idea for home buyers who buy a new home before selling their current one. Here’s why.
What is a bridging loan?
Sometimes called bridging finance, …
Australia’s compulsory 12% superannuation rate can mean a hefty drop in annual salaries, but it does mean we’ll enjoy a more financially secure retirement. And, thanks to the softening of super regulations in Septembe…
