2018 is going to be a big year for love and marriage in Australia – if you've found the one, congratulations! But what's next – a home or a wedding? It's a common scenario facing many couples – do you prioritise the wedding over the home, buy the home first and get married later, or [...]
A small property could potentially make a great investment, provided you choose the right one. The key to success with any investment property is thorough research. In this article, we take a look at how to research and choose the right small space property to give you the investment returns you’re looking for. Pros - [...]
Wish you could take longer holidays and spend more of the summer in the great outdoors? Caravanning is a great way to make the most of your holiday budget and is increasing in popularity. Last year, we Australians made more than 11 million trips and spent more than 51 million nights in our caravans and [...]
Did you know that your mortgage broker can help you with a lot more than a home loan? Mortgage brokers are qualified as "credit advisors", so we can be of great benefit to you in a variety of different ways when it comes to your finances. To start you thinking about maximising your financial goals [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
