Property prices across the country are rising dramatically in 2021. However, there will be some suburbs that outperform the rest. When you set out to buy a home or an investment property, it’s well worth taking the time to analyse the different suburbs that are of most interest to you and try and find the…
One of the most important steps of the home buying process is getting pre-approved for finance early on. Getting pre-approved gives you the confidence that if you put in an offer on a home, you’re going to be able to secure the loan to make the transaction happen. It also gives you a very clear…
Buying a home can be a daunting task, and for most people, it is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. For that reason, it is important to understand the steps involved in buying a home and what to expect at each stage. Pre-Approval Getting pre-approval is not only one of the most important…
As house prices rise across the country, getting into the property market becomes harder and harder. Still, to this day, most people would simply like to own their own home. However, determining the correct time to buy is not always that simple. Here are some considerations you should take into account before buying your own…
Buying a home is quite often the largest financial decision most people make, and it’s one that needs to be carefully considered. Prior to going down the path of purchasing a home, it’s vital that you get your finances in order to ensure that firstly, you can get the required finance, and secondly, you will…
With interest rates at record low levels, there has never been a better time to look at refinancing your current home loan. If your current lender is not prepared to give you a better deal (i.e., rate reduction), then it might be well worth taking the time to speak with a mortgage broker to find…
The majority of Australian homeowners can be classified into a few different categories. There are first home buyers, upgraders, downsizers or investors. The data on homeownership in Australia would suggest that the vast majority of Australians fit into just one of these categories. Less than 10 per cent of the population owns an investment property,…
In the current environment, with auctions seeing reduced activity, there is once again more focus on private treaty sales. A key part of the sales process when using a private treaty is the offer and acceptance process. Understanding what makes a strong offer is not only important, it could potentially help you achieve a positive…
One of the most powerful elements of property investing is that you can access the equity you have in your current property to continue to invest and grow your portfolio. It can be a misconception that you need to have huge sums of money to grow a large portfolio when in reality, you just need…