It's nearly clearance sale time at car yards across Australia, as car dealerships try to clear last year's stock. A vehicle may have only been built a few months ago, but as far as the dealer is concerned it's now a year old. The good news is you can capitalise on their eagerness to sell, [...]
Your loan has settled and you are officially the proud owner of an investment property. Well done! No doubt you want the rent to start flowing in so you can pay off your mortgage, and to have a smooth and stress free time as "landlord". If that's the case, it's time to start looking for [...]
Christmas is just a matter of days away and for many Australians, they're likely to be the most expensive days of the year. According to the Australian Retailers Association and Roy Morgan Research, we're expected to spend over $48 billion in the lead up to Christmas 2016, so the Christmas shopping frenzy is bound to [...]
Next to your wedding day perhaps, settlement day on your first home is likely to be the most exciting and stressful day of your life. It not only brings an end to the hard work and perseverance it takes to save your deposit and find the home of your dreams, it marks the beginning of [...]
Success in the property investment game relies on your ability to locate and purchase exactly the right property for your budget and buying strategy. If you live and work in one of Australia's major capital cities, you are probably finding this task increasingly difficult in your local market as both prices and competition continue to [...]
Summer is approaching fast and everyone is looking on AirB&B or Stayz.com for the perfect house to spend the holidays As you scroll through the listings and your eye wanders across all the gorgeous homes in Australia's most idyllic holiday spots, you'll also notice the breathtaking prices they command during the peak season. If you're [...]
It doesn't matter whether you're a first home buyer, next home buyer or a property investor, deciding between a brand new home and an established one is an important choice that every property buyer needs to make. Both choices give you a huge range of options, but it's a decision that could be very important [...]
An interest only home loan is a product that allows you to obtain a loan and only pay the interest for a set period of time, without paying off any of the loan principal. Many people think that interest only home loans are only for serious property investors with aggressive purchasing strategies. However, all kinds [...]
Buying a property can be a very detailed and complicated process that takes a great deal of effort to complete successfully. If you have no experience with buying a property, you may find it difficult to know if you have done everything right. The good news is there's no need to do it on your [...]
With the official cash rate at an historical low and the possibility of more RBA rate cuts on the horizon, this is possibly the most frequently asked question of professional mortgage brokers today. Often the question is focused on the timing, with consumers asking if now is a good time to fix their interest rate, [...]
