On the up and up
13 tips to trading up in a hot property market.Climbing the property ladder can be a tricky manoeuvre in boom times but there are some simple steps to put you…
Going for broker
In a year when just about every real estate record was broken, home buyers turned to mortgage brokers in droves.More than two-thirds – a record 66.9 per cent – of…
Loyal to a fault
It may be an admirable trait in personal relationships, but in financial matters, loyalty can come at a cost.Sticking with the same loan longer than three years can cost borrowers…
Will your budget stretch beyond the sticker price?
House prices have surged, meaning hidden costs associated with buying a home have jumped too.If you’re on the hunt for a new property, it’s worth checking your budget still covers…
Perfect your flip
Renovating for profit can be a tricky business in a cooling market. But it’s more a science than an art if you know the pitfalls. Here are six common mistakes…
Pitfalls and hidden gems
Navigating the dos and don’ts of investment property returns.Rental properties and holiday homes are once again in the sights of the Australian Tax Office, which has had growing success identifying…
Beating end-of-term blues
Millions of Australians on low fixed-rate loans will be bracing for impact when they expire in the next year.It’s time to get prepared to manage the bill shock of coming…
The RBA is dreaming of a tight Christmas
Haven’s tips to keep the Grinch at bay as interest rates rocket.The message is loud and clear. The Reserve Bank of Australia wants households to tighten their belts to keep…
Running a business from home?
Who knew selling eggs at the garden gate could void your home insurance?Apparently not many people, including the Victorian homeowners who have found themselves at the centre of an insurance…
Hackers target property sales
Don’t let them do a dash with your cash.As if Aussie home buyers didn’t have enough to contend with, now the soaring price of real estate has drawn the attention…
