Property Hotspotting
Hotspotting has been credited with providing property investors with the inside edge on where to buy. Here we look at what it means and whether it can work for you.
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Does a swimming pool increase a property's value?
‘Pool’ is the number one most searched for feature by browsers of Australian property website realestate.com.au. It also appears twice in the top ten (‘pool’, ‘swimming pool’) along with ‘waterfront’, ‘living + areas’, ‘granny flat’, ‘bedrooms’, ‘views’, ‘investment’, ‘duplex’ and ‘shed’.
Mapping your Goals
We all set goals, either consciously or unconsciously, but most of us are content with vague targets that are just as easily forgotten the next day.
The Power of Deposit Bonds
A Deposit Bond offers a quick and convenient way to offer a deposit for the purchase of a property if you don’t have the cash on hand.
Going Green
Save money on your energy bills and add value to your property by going green. Improvements that reduce your home’s energy and water use will significantly increase its resale value.
Sell Early for Best Results
Should you accept an early offer on your home or hold out for a better price?
According to a recent study by RP Data, the longer you wait, the less you may get. It seems a quick sale is a good sale, with quick sales experiencing low levels of discounting while properties that sit on the market for longer typically see excessive levels of discount.
Think like the Rich
Wouldn't it be great to know you can trust your mortgage adviser to give you the best advice and steer you down the right path? Well you can! Here's why...
6 Investment Mistakes to Avoid
Wouldn't it be great to know you can trust your mortgage adviser to give you the best advice and steer you down the right path? Well you can! Here's why...
Rent or buy - which is better?
Wouldn't it be great to know you can trust your mortgage adviser to give you the best advice and steer you down the right path? Well you can! Here's why...
Tips for Buying at Auction
Wouldn't it be great to know you can trust your mortgage adviser to give you the best advice and steer you down the right path? Well you can! Here's why...
How walkable is your suburb?
Wouldn't it be great to know you can trust your mortgage adviser to give you the best advice and steer you down the right path? Well you can! Here's why...
Your Trusted Adviser
Wouldn't it be great to know you can trust your mortgage adviser to give you the best advice and steer you down the right path? Well you can! Here's why...
Self Managed Super: a growing trend
Lenders continue to launch new loan products to cater for the soaring popularity of self-managed super funds (SMSFs).
The right time
Predicting the perfect time to buy is difficult, even for the experts, yet many investors get caught in the fear of buying at the 'wrong time'.
Buyers Make a Comeback
While many buyers kept out of the property market in 2012, there are signs of a comeback.
The Credit Trap
Shopping with a credit card is quick, easy and painless - at least until your next payment becomes due.
Consolidating your Debt
You've overspent at Christmas and now you realise your bank balance won't cover your credit card debt. Before you plunge further into debt, it's a good idea to act quickly and consolidate your debts into a relatively low-interest product such as your home loan.
Investing in an Apartment: What to Look for
What features make a great apartment that renters will love and will make you money when you sell?
Choosing the right investment loan
When structuring a home loan, investors have different needs to consider than owner occupiers.
Mortgage Traps to Avoid
Start off the New Year on the right foot by making sure you choose the right mortgage that suits your needs. Here are 6 mortgage traps to avoid.