The dream of owning your own “castle” has changed a little, with many first homebuyers today buying an investment property before they buy a home
In fact, a Mortgage Choice’s investor survey last year revealed 36.6 p…
Buying your very first home can be both an exciting and daunting process. Navigating the maze of finance, home loans and the property market can be challenging for even seasoned investors. So how are the newcomers mea…
Stamp duty is one of those extra costs that is rather easy to forget when you’re buying property but can really add up to your total cost. It is tempting to dismiss it when deciding what you’re willing to pay for your…
Introduction
One of the biggest decisions that real estate buyers and investors make is what type of investment property to buy, specifically whether they should invest in new or old.
There are pros and cons to each p…
Introduction
The thing about property investing is that eventually you, or your beneficiaries if you hold for the extremely long-term, will likely have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
This is the time when the Feder…
Introduction
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are a way of saving for your retirement.
The difference between a SMSF and other types of funds is that the members of an SMSF are usually also the trustees (or director…
Property investment can be an excellent way to build capital growth and secure your finances for the future. But for those ready to take the next step in their property ownership, the many choices and decisions can be…
Before you buy a home, you should be aware of a range of issues that may affect that property and impose restrictions or obligations on you, if you buy it.
Consumer Affairs Victoria has created a checklist to help …
