House versus Apartment
Does a house make a better investment than an apartment? It's a common question but like the 'old versus new' debate, the answer depends on who you speak to!
Does a house make a better investment than an apartment? It's a common question but like the 'old versus new' debate, the answer depends on who you speak to!
If there's one topic property investors rarely agree on, it's what makes a better investment: old or new?
We've spent the year expecting interest rates to go up, now there's hope they may be coming down. It's an unusual reversal of fortune and one that took many economists by surprise when just a few months ago the Reserve Bank was widely tipped to lift rates at least twice before Christmas.
Clients sometimes ask us why they shouldn't just go direct to a bank. Our answer is that mortgage brokers can do a lot more than process a transaction - we provide advice, financial guidance and valuable assistance with negotiating your way through the mortgage process. We also take the time to listen to your needs and understand your future financial goals.
Networking is a great way to make contacts and establish relationships, but not everyone is good at small talk. Luckily there are tried and tested tactics for breaking the ice and getting a conversation going.
Some interesting First Home Buyer Stats.
First home buyers are putting aside their nerves and making a comeback to the property market. After lying low for 12 months, the number of new home loan commitments by first home buyers is on the rise, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Investing in property can help build wealth for retirement in a way that superannuation, savings or the stock market cannot.
The dream of home ownership is alive and well, according to a new report that reveals Generation Y are willing to give up luxuries to own their first home.
Lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint by making some green improvements around your home.
How to cope with the rising cost of electricity, fuel and groceries? If asking for a pay rise is out of the question, let's look at what else you can do to survive the escalating cost of living.
You don't need to win the lottery to pay off your home loan. There are a number of great strategies for reducing your loan balance and saving thousands in interest repayments. It's never too late to begin, so pick and choose which of the following work for you.
You've probably heard the reports about the Australian property market being 'flat'. What does it mean to have a flat market and what are the implications for you as a buyer or seller?
2011 is shaping up as a positive year for the property market...
Earn money while someone pays off your mortgage - that's the life of a landlord! Owning a rental property can be a 'dream come true' if you follow these tips for successfully managing your investment.