Buying a second property? Consider all options first
Buying a second property requires hard work with a disciplined and strategic approach. If done correctly, a second property as an investment can set you on the path to building greater wealth for your future.
Just because you have purchased one property doesn’t make the second one any easier and below you will find some areas …Read More
How important is a property valuation?
What is a property valuation?
A property valuation is the process of acquiring information involving the construction and physical characteristics of the property, the size and any issues that may be involved. Data collated from comparative sales within the area also considered when determining the value of the property.
This is completed to determine the value of …Read More
Tips and Traps to Buying Off The Plan
Off the plan (OTP) is simply signing a contract for a property that is yet to be built. The design of the property in the form of building plans can be observed however the physical property cannot. There are many factors when determining if purchasing OTP property fits your current needs and future plans.
Advantages
The most …Read More
You’ve just purchased a property… What happens next?
Congratulations! The hardest part is done. Once the excitement settles down, you will need to focus on the items that need to be completed in order to be ready for settlement.
This exciting time does come with a fairly lengthy and systematic process that at times can be confusing and complicated. Below provides a snapshot of …Read More
Buying A Property With Friends
If you’re looking for a creative way to overcome being locked out of the property market by rising prices, buying a house with a group of friends may be a solution to consider. It can also be a minefield though, so here’s how to avoid a blast.
While the excitement of banding together in such a …Read More
What to Consider Before Renovating?
The decision to renovate is a common sticking point for homeowners, who can spend hours weighing up the cost benefits. Whether your motivation is to add value to your property or to add a touch of your personality to the home, renovations are expensive and debt often follows. It is important to find the right …Read More
The Added Costs of Purchasing Property
Buying property isn’t just the purchasing price, a number of hidden costs are associated. So don’t forget to account for these extra costs in your considerations. In addition to the cost of moving, a change in council rates, strata fees, the cost of any renovations and furniture, homebuyers face additional fees to complete the purchase …Read More
Top Tips for Open Inspections
Never judge a book by its cover. This is certainly true for books, and also for houses too. After all, who would buy one having never seen more than the front door? We’re in the midst of the season for selling houses, and open inspections are the perfect opportunity to get a good look at …Read More
How do Comparison Rates really work?
Comparing apples with oranges doesn’t make sense. To make finding the right loan easier, and to make advertised rates as transparent as possible, we have comparison rates.
You’re looking for the best mortgage deal and you see something advertised at ‘3.8%’. Underneath that seemingly too-good-to-be-true rate it reads ‘4.9% comparison rate’. What does this mean?
In 2003, …Read More
Guaranteeing Your Child’s Loan
Rising house prices are making it increasingly difficult for the next generation to enter the market. An increasingly common way for parents to assist their children to enter the market is via a guarantor loan. Although there are significant benefits of this loan structure, it is important to understand how this can impact the parents’ …Read More
