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…
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…
There are a number of reasons why people choose to upsize to a larger home – a bigger family, an increase in income, the need for a home workspace or perhaps a change of lifestyle. Whatever the reason, there a number …
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
One of the ways that homeowners and investors are increasing the equity in their properties is by undertaking home improvements and renovations.
However, like anything that takes time and costs money,…
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…
Property investment can be an excellent way to build capital growth and secure your finances for the future. But for those ready to take the next step in their property ownership, the many choices and decisions can be…
