First time buyers

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…

When it comes to property valuations in Australia, there are generally two primary types: market valuations and bank valuations. A market valuation represents the estimated price your property could sell for in the cu…

Spring is just around the corner. It will bring longer days and warmer weather – but more excitingly, history tells us this is the season for bumper property activity.

Vendors emerge from a winter slumber, bringing…

If you’ve recently been to a dinner party, backyard barbecue or kid’s Saturday sporting event, chances are you’ve encountered one of my biggest property pet peeves.

The amateur real estate expert.

They’re the pe…

For generations, the accepted approach to finding a home or investment was to trawl through one of the popular listing websites or the weekend paper. You’d make a shortlist, attend inspections, narrow down your choice…

In recent times, Australia’s population has grown at an astronomical rate – and it’s not because loads more people are having many more babies.

In the 12 months to June 2023, almost half-a-million migrants arrived …