Taking out a mortgage to buy a property is a big step and one of the first questions you’ll face is, which lender should you choose?
It can be an overwhelming decision because comparing home loan products is diffic…
You’ve got a brand-new mortgage, most of the boxes are unpacked, you’re settling in nicely and you’ve made a few loan repayments. Home ownership is going well, so far. But an unexpected turn of events means you need t…
The Australian property market has been on a tear, with stunning growth levels that have delivered extraordinary prices around the country. It’s possible that the current market conditions will be a benchmar…
Property pundits are buzzing with the news that regional Australian real estate is having its moment in the sun, with vendors finally experiencing the joy of that all-too-rare sellers’ market thanks to a tre…
Buyer confidence in Australia’s real estate market is riding high at the moment – the highest in more than a decade – but what’s behind this surge to the housing market and what finance factors are driving t…
At just 0.1 per cent, our official cash rate is mind-bogglingly low. And based on the minutes of the latest Reserve Bank of Australia meeting, it’s expected to stay this way for years to come.
However, while it’s c…
Interest rate bingo entails making a successful guess about when we’ll see our first interest rate rise in Australia since 2010, and for most of the year it’s been even money that the increase will come in e…
You’ve decided to jump into real estate and purchase an investment property. Congratulations!
Real estate can be a great tool for long term growth and there are many pros. Property can offer the savvy investor stab…
When you’re buying property in this market you need to move fast. Days on market are short at the moment (although they are starting to stretch). Property prices are still rising, although the pace is slowin…
If you’ve been paying off your home loan for a few years and have built up some equity, it might be time to have a look at your home loan and see if it’s still the best package for you. If not, it’s time to …
