Should you use a line of credit?
Lines of credit on home loans have been around for a while now and are not a new product in the mortgage marketplace.
However, the problem is that it can be tempting for borrowers to use them as a cash machine that…
Is interest-only lending really that bad?
When it comes to interest-only lending, there are a few factors that determine whether it’s a good or bad strategy for borrowers.
First up, if your whole portfolio is interest-only, then at some point your repaymen…
What is land surveying?
The following guest post from Step Surveying provides a glimpse into one of the most fundamental home ownership activities; knowing the exact dimensions of your land. This can be critical in avoiding boundary disputes…
Getting a home loan – A guide for Australian expats
It’s a rite of passage for Australians to head overseas to experience everything that the big wide world has to offer.
This is even more so today with international borders usually open to qualified individuals who…
A guide to your pre-settlement inspection
Once a homebuyer or investor signs on the dotted line there is a bit of a waiting game before the property finally becomes theirs.
During that time, there are a number things that can take place, including building…
Not all land is created equal – so buy in the inner suburbs
Fact is: not all land is created equal.
Some suburbs will be more popular than others, some areas will have more scarcity than others and over time some land will increase in value more than others.
Of course, these…
Rising consumer confidence can only be a good start for property 2017
Many factors will determine how our property markets start off this year.
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But one of the big ones will be consumer confidence and the latest news is good.
Of course when we feel co…
Buying a property for a minor [AUDIO INTERVIEW]
Kevin: Before the break, we were answering that question from Sharon about finance brokers. Speak of the devil, we have probably got one of the best fiancé brokers in Australia, when it comes to investment loans, any…