Waiting for home prices to ‘bottom out’ before buying may seem like a smart strategy but it could work against you. Here are the risks of holding out and hoping for lower prices. It’s no secret that some of the heat is coming out of the property market. Home buyers...
Great news! Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping the cash rate on hold in September. But just because the cash rate is sitting tight, doesn’t mean you have to. As many as 49 different lenders are now offering...
With more first home buyers relying on family support to get into the market, we explain why it may be beneficial to put the details in writing if Mum and Dad offer a financial helping hand. Higher home prices are seeing more first homebuyers turn to family...
After years of fierce competition, fast-rising prices and crowded auction weekends, the market is beginning to show signs of a shift. More properties are being listed for sale, homes are taking longer to sell, and buyers are becoming increasingly selective about what...
Is the grass really greener on the other side? Maybe. Australia has seen a surge of investor activity in recent years, with investment loans reaching record highs. But as home prices rise, plenty of investors are looking beyond their own backyard and making interstate...
30 June is fast approaching. For property investors, it’s a natural time to review your position and get records in order before the financial year closes. This year there’s an added reason to take stock. The Federal Budget introduced changes to negative...
We can’t thank Anish enough for helping us buy our first home. From the very beginning, he guided us through every step of the process and made what felt an overwhelming experience, so much easier to understand. He was always happy to answer our questions, no matter...
Buying a first home doesn’t have to mean years of eating beans on toast while you scrape together a 20% deposit. Here’s how you could break into the property market with just a 5% deposit. The Australian government’s 5% Deposit Scheme has been...
If you’re in the market for a home, you may have noticed there hasn’t always been a whole lot of choice in recent months. Fortunately, it looks like property listings are really starting to pick back up. Here’s how to make the most of the increase in choice. ...
With autumn now underway, many prospective buyers may feel like turning over a new leaf with a home or investment property purchase. This time of year can present unique opportunities. There is often less competition compared to the busy spring market, and some...
