Purchasing property will be one of the largest financial decisions of your life so it’s one that should not be taken lightly. But navigating the maze of property purchase is not always as easy as it sounds. Before you…
It’s that time of year once again – the time that awakes a little sense of dread inside every Australian. It’s tax time. Whilst most of the country is rolling their eyes at the thought of lodging their tax return, Aus…
A lot can happen in 10 years.
Last week I wrote the first in a series of 3 articles on the biggest changes in property over the last decade and explained how the economy, market forces and our property markets ca…
Whether you’re a first-time home owner or a seasoned investor, we all want to find the best deal for our mortgage. With an abundance of lenders and loan types paired with the complicated jargon and hidden fees involve…
The dream of owning your own “castle” has changed a little, with many first homebuyers today buying an investment property before they buy a home
In fact, a Mortgage Choice’s investor survey last year revealed 36.6…
Buying your very first home can be both an exciting and daunting process. Navigating the maze of finance, home loans and the property market can be challenging for even seasoned investors. So how are the newcomers mea…
Stamp duty is one of those extra costs that is rather easy to forget when you’re buying property but can really add up to your total cost. It is tempting to dismiss it when deciding what you’re willing to pay for your…
Introduction
One of the biggest decisions that real estate buyers and investors make is what type of investment property to buy, specifically whether they should invest in new or old.
There are pros and cons to each…
Introduction
The thing about property investing is that eventually you, or your beneficiaries if you hold for the extremely long-term, will likely have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
This is the time when the Feder…
Introduction
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are a way of saving for your retirement.
The difference between a SMSF and other types of funds is that the members of an SMSF are usually also the trustees (or director…
