How to tackle more than one mortgage
Taking on a mortgage means taking control of your finances. Adding an investment property to your loan portfolio requires additional discipline and planning. With interest rates lingering at record lows,…
Taxing times for property owners
It’s no secret tax deductions, in addition to capital gains, remain a carrot for property investors. But tax rules have tightened, and the landscape is always shifting, making it hard…
Why you can bank on a broker
One in two Australian home buyers1 now borrow via a broker. A dip in sentiment towards traditional banks, tighter lending criteria for investors and better-educated consumers have all helped boost mortgage…
Think local
While you’re getting your head around the macro, don’t lose sight of the micro. Median house prices can vary greatly from suburb to suburb. Here’s the local data house-hunters should…
Factors affecting our property prices
While prices are a product of supply and demand, it’s worth understanding the factors that sit beneath both sides of the equation. In other words, what drives supply and what…
National property pulse check – what’s happening in your market?
If Dorothea Mackellar was here today she might replace her famous poetry line about “ragged mountain ranges” with one about the country’s home price ranges. Just like our natural geography,…
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…
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…
