Ask Andrew - Is now the time to fix?
There is no denying that the level of ‘interest rate chatter’ has intensified in recent weeks. Whether it’s chatter in t…
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Ask Andrew - The Benefits of Buying Property with Friends
Housing affordability concerns have been dominating headlines for some time now, so why not consider sharing the load wh…
Ask Andrew – Interest-only Loans explained
An interest-only loan is where you pay the interest only for a set period of time. In most cases this is a maximum of fi…
Ask Andrew - Why June's the best time to drive away in your dream car!…
Getting the best deal on a new car is always a matter of timing and June is a great month to get a red-hot bargain. Not …
Ask Andrew - Buying Property in Frenchs Forest
A question I am often asked these days is “Should I buy or invest in property in the Frenchs Forest area?” With the new…
Ask Andrew - Buying off the plan
Purchasing real estate prior to, or during construction, is commonly known as “Buying off the plan”. It means you enter…
Ask Andrew - Avoiding car dealer tricks
It’s that time of year when car dealers promote big discounts as they scramble to hit sales targets and make space for n…
Ask Andrew - How you can help your children get on the property ladder…
While increasing house prices means good news for current property owners and investors, the same can’t necessarily be s…
Ask Andrew - Construction Loans
We are seeing a marked increase in construction loan applications at the moment. This is due to the shortage of houses …
Ask Andrew - What is Lender’s Mortgage Insurance?
Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is an insurance that protects your lender in the event that you default on your loan. …
Ask Andrew - What is home equity and how can you use it?
If you own a home, you may be wondering about how home equity affects you. Understanding exactly what equity is will hel…
Ask Andrew - What you need to know about negative gearing
What does gearing mean? Basically, when a property is positively geared the annual rental income received from the prop…
Ask Andrew - Top tips for first time property investors
If you are considering purchasing an investment property for the first time, there are some strategies to be aware of be…
Ask Andrew - Car loans
Did you know that June is traditionally the best time to buy a new car? The end of financial year pushes car dealership…