With interest rates at their lowest in decades, it's not only a great time to buy a property, it's also a great time to get the equipment you need for your business, or even to start a new one. Getting the money-making equipment you need to succeed is always the first priority for every small [...]
With interest rates at an all-time low, 2015 may be a great year to purchase your first investment property. It's an exciting prospect and it's a great way to build wealth for your future. But how do you make sure that your investment will return a profit and leave you better off? Not every property [...]
Applying for a home loan can be life-changing and that makes it a big decision Whether you're looking to buy your first home, upgrading to a larger home, investing or even refinancing, we're here to help make the process of getting the loan that's right for you simple and easy. To help you sail through [...]
At the moment, fixed interest rate loans are the hot topic with some excellent rates available They're a great product that allows you to lock in an interest rate for a period of time, so you know exactly how much your repayments will be. By contrast, the interest rate on variable rate loan products can [...]
Whilst it's true that the number of properties on the market for sale has increased substantially over the last 12 months, competition to secure those properties is stronger than ever. Auction clearance rates remain very high, with few left-over bargains to be had. So how can you hone your skills to give yourself a better [...]
Interest rates are now at their lowest point for several decades Property listings are up – despite the traditionally quiet winter months – and auction clearance rates and private treaty sales are higher across all capital cities than they've been for some time. All indicators are that the spring auction market is going to be [...]
According to Master Builders Australia, the next three years should see in excess of 200,000 new properties under construction With all these new developments under way, opportunities to purchase units and apartments off the plan also look set to increase. Buying off the plan can offer some significant advantages, particularly for first home buyers and [...]
One of the biggest mistakes people make is believing that any property is a good investment opportunity Many operate under the misconception that there will be little or no risk to their money if they invest it in bricks and mortar, but a successful investor will be the first to tell you that not just [...]
Adding value to your property Our home is the biggest asset that most of us will ever acquire. With interest rates at their lowest point in over 50 years, investing in your own property to keep it up to date is a wise move. Even if you're not looking to put your property on the [...]
Capital gains tax is a term that crops up from time to time when shopping for property, particularly investment property. And like most taxes, it's a term that most of us just don't want to know about! But if you're buying or selling a property you'll want to know exactly what it is and how [...]
