Let me start this article by acknowledging that while strides have been made towards gender equality in the homebuying, investment and finance spaces, there’s still plenty do. The reality is that women remain on the b…
As the nation settles into its post-pandemic reality, a host of challenges have arisen – and one of the big ones has been trying to house our population.
A look across metrics described the way rental and homeownershi…
There are multiple loan configurations to choose from across Australia’s finance landscape, and one of the most popular options utilised by borrowers is interest-only periods.
Interest-only loans can be hugely adva…
We are currently dealing with complex elements across the Australian economy. Much of them resulted from decisions taken during the pandemic designed to keep the economy stable during that period of uncertainty.
Bu…
Mortgage brokers are key members of your property team when buying a home or investment. However, understanding the cost of a mortgage broker and the way they add value remains a mystery to some borrowers.
I’ve pul…
Whether you’re a first homebuyer, second-time purchaser, upsizer, downsizer or whoever, the process of buying a home comes with a range of challenges.
But in 2023 I believe those trials will be a little different c…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been under extreme pressure to tackle rising inflation by increasing interest rates. Their moves in 2022 proved necessary, but I think it’s time they pause. If they don’t it ris…
When you get down to it, property – whether as an investment or a home – is all about finance. Unless your personal wealth runs extremely deep, there’s a good chance you’ll need to borrow money to secure your real est…
The end of the year is upon us and no one could argue it’s been uneventful. There was a palpable sense emerging from the post-pandemic funk as we transitioned from 2021 to 2022. The world was opening up, lives were be…
Becoming a first homebuyer is both thrilling and confronting. There are many complexities surrounding decisions about where you’d like to live and what sort of home you want to buy.
And then there’s the big questio…
