5 common reasons home loan applications are rejected
Applying for a home loan is both exciting and stressful. When you are successful, there’s nothing like receiving that green light from a lender to say you’re on the home run to securing your dream home. But it’s important to be aware that even if you do have pre-approval, you can be knocked back for […]
What to expect this spring selling season
Spring has arrived, bringing a renewed sense of excitement in the property market. Whether you’re an agent looking to sell a few properties, a vendor wanting to offload a property, or a buyer hoping to snap up a bargain and start a new chapter in a new home, there’s no doubt there’s a buzz in […]
Questions to ask during an inspection
When you’ve been scrolling through marketing photos of a property and you finally set foot in it at an inspection, it can be easy to get swept up in the moment. Home stylists can be very clever at making you fall in love with a property. It’s their job to help you imagine yourself living […]
September 2024 Newsletter
Spring is here and that means vendors will be sprucing up their gardens and making sure their properties present beautifully for the busy spring selling season. This spring, we’re likely to see varied conditions across Australia’s capital cities. In some state capitals, like Melbourne, an oversupply of properties may mean buyers have the upper hand. […]
Should I pay down my home loan or invest?
To pay more off your home loan or invest in another property? It’s a question many homeowners face. Ultimately, it depends on your financial situation and long-term goals as to whether you funnel your funds into your home or an investment property. Here are some of the key considerations to think about before deciding what’s […]
Is now a good time to refinance?
Inflation seems to be headed in the right direction, but Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock says a near-term cash rate cut isn’t on the cards. So, where does that leave homeowners wondering whether now is a good time to refinance? The decision as to whether to refinance depends largely on your individual situation and […]
Rentvesting: an option for first-time buyers
With today’s cost of living pressures and the median dwelling value in Australia now at $794,000, many young Australians feel like they’ll never be able to enter the property market. However, it’s important to remember there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to buying your first property. For some, it could be a home to live in. For others, rentvesting […]
Shining a spotlight on scams
We’ve all received them. A dodgy message about a missed delivery. A robotic-sounding phone call with some random request for information. Some scams are easier to spot than others. But scammers can be very clever at tricking people into giving out personal information. With generative AI technologies now thrown into the mix, it’s more important […]
5 things to look for in an investment property
Finding the right investment property for you is different from finding your own home. At the end of the day, the aim of buying an investment property is to make a solid financial return – whether that’s through rental income or capital growth. That’s why it’s so important to be savvy about what and where […]
What’s a guarantor loan and how does it work?
Buying your first home is an unforgettable experience. There’s nothing like the thrill of hearing that settlement has gone smoothly and that you own your very own home. If you’re an aspiring homeowner who is struggling to save a deposit, there may be other options to get you over the line and into your first […]