Negative gearing - who’s right?
The darling of many property investors, negative gearing can have its pros and cons.
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Off the plan - is it worth trying to change the design?
Buying off the plan has escalated in popularity in recent years, partly because it allows buyers to lock in a property p…
A 5-year plan for your first home
Check out our top tips to be in your first home in just five years.
Getting your kids money smart early
Aussie kids are raking in the dollars, and that gives parents an opportunity to help youngsters develop healthy money ha…
Buying at auction with confidence
When you're attending a property auction, there is no denying your end goal is to place the winning bid and secure the p…
3 surprising things that affect your credit score
Pay slip. Check. Bank statements. Check. When it comes time to applying for a loan it’s good to have all your ducks in a…
Honeymoon home loan rates
One such sweetener is the ‘honeymoon’ rate – in other words a loan that comes with a very low introductory rate.
Home loan repayment options
Just as your home reflects your personal style, your home loan repayments can also match your needs and circumstances -…
Are you tax ready?
Are you relatively new to property investment and aren’t quite sure of what you can and cannot claim?
Budgeting – good reasons to get started
This is interesting. Research in 2012 by investment watchdog - the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASI…
Property inspection checklist
The purchasing of property is a major investment- tick all the boxes in our property checklist to help you avoid expensi…
Negotiating to buy a property
No matter whether you are a first home buyer or a seasoned investor your negotiating skills will be valuable in getting…
Get to know your credit report
When you’re in the market for a home loan it’s natural to assume lenders are mainly interesting in your income. So it ca…
Negotiating to buy a property
A few smart strategies can give you extra bargaining power.
How to write a budget
Budgeting is an important step to taking control of your finances and achieve goals like saving, investing and becoming…