Property investment has always been popular in Australia However, like all forms of investment, there are loads of variables involved and it's easy to make expensive mistakes. Building wealth through property investment can be a lot of work – particularly if you're new to property investment and are not aware of exactly what's required. In [...]
In a hot property market like we're experiencing at the moment, it can be difficult to beat the competition at auction. And with auction clearance rates running at around 80% in most capital cities, it's clear that the majority of bidders miss out on the property they've chosen when the auction gavel comes down. So, [...]
With interest rates at historical lows, property investment is rapidly becoming one of the most popular ways to build wealth to secure your financial future. But how do you find a property in a location that will give you good capital growth and help to ensure the investment is a success? In this article, we [...]
Over the last 18 months, our hot property markets have been driving rapid increases in home values, particularly in larger markets like Sydney and Melbourne. This has placed established properties beyond the reach of many home buyers and as a result, we have been seeing a corresponding boom in new housing construction across the country. [...]
As your local mortgage broker, one of our most frequently asked questions is about timing the market to fix interest rates. We're often asked "Should I fix now, or should I wait and see if interest rates get even lower?". It might sound like a simple question, but giving you an answer is not as [...]
Your home loan is the biggest financial commitment you'll ever make and taking the time to ensure you can always meet your repayments - no matter what - is very important to your future financial security, your lifestyle and your family too! In this article we take a look at mortgage protection insurance to see [...]
When you're buying a property, careful research is the key to success From making the initial decision about how much you can afford to spend, right down to locating the right property and making your purchase, doing your research to make sure you're fully informed will help to ensure you make a profitable investment that [...]
In recent years, the law surrounding home loans and other kinds of credit has been revised and much stricter rules were imposed on mortgage lending You may have heard about the NCCP (National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009) in the media since then – but do you know what it means for you? This article [...]
Did you know that the faster you pay off your home loan, the less money you will have to pay in interest? By putting some proactive strategies in place to get your home loan paid down sooner, you could really save yourself some money! If you're keen to make some serious headway on your mortgage [...]
With interest rates at record lows and property values experiencing steady growth, property investment is now one of the most popular ways to build wealth for your future and retirement. But getting the financing in place to fund your wealth building plans can be a hurdle. So how can you increase your borrowing power to [...]
