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…
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…
