First home owners grants have been around in most States and Territories for nearly two decades now, and are one of many other financial incentives put forward over the years to help first-time home buyers.
The ori…
It doesn’t seem that long ago that borrowers held the upper hand.
Lenders were scrambling over each other to get their business.
Times for borrowers were good, with competition aplenty in the banking marketplace…
The Sunshine Coast property market has seen activity ramp up over the past two to three years – and its growing popularity looks set to continue for some time yet.
A number of measures illustrate how well Sunshine …
We all know that Sydney has stolen all the property headlines over recent years, but there has been another big news story happening at the same time.
What is it?
It’s buying off the plan – and buying new units …
Once you’ve signed on the dotted line and bought your next home or investment, then there’s a series of boxes that need to be ticked before the property become yours.
Finance needs to be approved and any inspection…
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…
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…
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…
