Australians love investing in property, and it's no wonder why. Property investment helps you grow your wealth through capital growth and provides additional income via rental returns. So, what can we learn from the people who do it well? Let’s take a look at some of the traits of successful property investors. They are proactive [...]
Buying your first home or investment property is exciting! Like planning for a holiday, you start researching about the fun things you want to do. Out of excitement, you also start looking up other activities not in the original plan, instead of researching the basics, like accommodation and transportation options. Buying a property is the [...]
The busy spring property season is just around the corner and you know what that means? Whether you're planning to buy or sell, NOW is the time to start getting organised. Here's how. Tips if you're planning to BUY this spring: Get your finance sorted pronto There's no point starting the property hunt until you [...]
In Australia, it's possible for just about anyone with a deposit to invest in property, whether you are a low-income earner on a tight budget, or a well-off with loads of disposable income. Interest rates are very low at the moment and home prices are more affordable than they’ve been for a while. So, if [...]
To buy an investment property in 2018, or not to buy? With more than 15% of Australian taxpayers owning at least one investment property, it's a big question on many people's minds right now. So, what's the answer? Last year saw some major curveballs thrown to property investors, which may have left you wondering whether [...]
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 - [...]
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 [...]
The clever investor knows that assessing your investments regularly is key to identifying opportunities to build wealth. Knowing when to refinance an investment property could be vital to a successful strategy. So is now the time for you to refinance? Talk to us and we'll help you to decide! Despite recent tightening around investor lending, [...]
You know when you decide to go on holidays and you start researching all of the fun things you're in store for? The excitement begins to consume you. You may find yourself sneakily looking up extreme adventure activities when you're meant to be working, Googling accommodation options on your commute home or browsing Instagram travel [...]
If you're new to property investment, understanding all of the jargon involved can be tricky. As your mortgage broker, our mission is to help simplify and support you through the process of investing in property, which is why we’ve put together this handy list explaining the key lingo you're likely to encounter. Right, students, pens [...]
