Summer has arrived and not only is the weather heating up – so is the property market! Property volumes are continuing to surge, with plenty of new listings going up in areas previously affected by lockdowns such as Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Meanwhile, Australian property values are seeing a slowdown in the monthly rate of [...]
Buying your first home or investment property can be an emotionally charged process just like planning for your next holiday. Getting caught up in the excitement and easily distracted by the more gripping things like fun activities and what bikini to pack all while forgetting the important basics like transport and accommodation. Buying a home [...]
The role of a mortgage broker is to guide you through the home loan journey and help you choose the right product or feature for you. Our role is to work closely with a panel of lenders — from the big banks, to the smaller lenders you may not be as familiar with — to [...]
With Christmas just days away, we'd like to send our very best wishes to you and your family for a happy and safe holiday season. In a few weeks, we say goodbye to 2020. Many of us are breathing a sigh of relief to welcome in 2021, and looking forward to a positive year ahead. [...]
Loan refinancing is a strategy used by property investors to access funds – usually to grow or improve the value of their property portfolio. The right time to do it largely depends on your strategy, plans and equity. In this article, we highlight some of the key considerations for this strategy and how savvy investors [...]
Spring is just around the corner which traditionally means the property market will start to warm up. If you are considering making that next property purchase, it is recommended to get a home loan pre-approval first. It not only saves you time on your property search but also protects you from overspending at an auction. [...]
We hope you are doing well and staying safe amidst the current global situation we have surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. With new policies being implemented that ban on-site auctions, we suggest looking into remote auctions and inspections for now. Please get in touch with us to discuss how to get started. This time could also [...]
An investment property is a business, so it is important to manage it properly in order to achieve financial success. One of the first decisions you'll need to make is whether to manage it yourself or hire a property manager. If you're the hands-on type of business owner, managing the investment property yourself may work [...]
Autumn is here! Activity in the property market usually picks up during this time, so an exciting month is ahead of us. Whether your goal for 2020 is to buy a new home, an investment property, or to refinance your existing home loan, your mortgage broker will be happy to assist you throughout the process. [...]
How are your new year's resolutions looking so far? Have you taken the first step to achieving your goals during the first few days of 2020? Maybe we can help! Of course, we probably can't motivate you to lose weight or exercise more, but as your mortgage broker, we can help you achieve your property [...]
