Many people begrudge paying for insurance, but the peace of mind that comes from knowing you, your family and your home are protected against unforeseen events is priceless! Insurance provides protection against short term financial hardship and setbacks that could have a serious long term effect on your future financial security. In this article, we [...]
Buying an investment property can be a clever way to build wealth for your future. There are government incentives that make this form of investment great for mum and dad investors - such as the potential to claim back losses as a tax deduction. So, how do you go about finding the right property for [...]
Christmas is such a special time of year! You can feel the magic in the air at shopping centres as the decorations come out, or when you're driving around and notice people transforming their homes into a wonderland of lights. If you're also looking to fill your home with holiday cheer, here are some unusual [...]
Christmas is just around the corner and isn't it a wonderful time of year? It's a time for family and friends, a little self-indulgence, of recognising how hard you've worked all year and rewarding yourself for your efforts. If you've been contemplating a property purchase, why not make that dream a reality? We can help [...]
At its final meeting for 2017, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep the official cash rate unchanged at 1.5%. The RBA next meets in February 2018. The good interest rate news for property owners and buyers looks set to continue into 2018. In its Statement on Monetary Policy released in mid-November, the [...]
If you've been dreaming about purchasing your own place, but a niggling voice in the back of your mind has been offering up objections, we're here to tell that voice to pump the breaks, champ! In this article, we tackle some of the common objections first home buyers may have to buying right now, and [...]
Buying your first investment property is exciting, but it also comes with new responsibilities. When you're on your L-plates as a new landlord, it's important to be aware of your rights and obligations and those of your tenants. Here are some of the essential things that you should know. 1. Go it alone, or use [...]
Christmas is just over the horizon and decorations are already starting to appear at the local shops. It's a time of year where it's almost common practice to splurge! Marketers are all working hard to encourage you to buy, buy, buy and you may have already picked up a few things for yourself and to [...]
It's hard to believe we're already into November and Christmas is only weeks away! The spring property market is really heating up, with the number of auctions in our capital cities reaching a record high at the end of October. At the same time, rises in home values seem to have stalled and clearance rates [...]
At its November meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the official cash rate unchanged at 1.5% for the 15th consecutive month! What else is happening in our markets? Future rate movements: Some analysts are speculating we will see our next rate cut in 2018, following recent declines in auction clearance rates, and [...]
