Hidden costs of buying a new home
You’ve decided that it’s time to buy your first home; Congratulations! It’s such an exciting milestone in anyone’s life and should be as effortless as possible. It’s important not to
September 7, 2022
Loans
You can break the pay-to-pay cycle
Now and then, Jodi borrowed $100 from her parents. She’s good for it, and always paid it back, but her situation was not uncommon. 5.9 million Australians live pay-to-pay A
August 2, 2022
A history of home loans
Post-pandemic economic shrinkages coupled with the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 have seen inflation spike to the highest level since the Great Inflation of the 1970s. This
July 28, 2022
What is your debt-to-income ratio & why does it matter?
Applying for a home loan can take on almost mystical proportions, with most Australians unsure of just how much money they can borrow. As a result, they often make the
July 22, 2022
5 tips to improve your financial wellbeing
In these ever-changing and uncertain times in society, there has never been a greater emphasis on our health and wellbeing. However, there is a crucial element that is often overlooked
May 10, 2022
Are you sacrificing your retirement for your adult children?
According to Finder.com, 44% of Australian parents feel the urge to subsidise their adult children’s lifestyles. Besides helping with expenses such as university fees, utilities bills, etc., as home ownership
March 16, 2022
The Risk of Losing your Home
As house prices spiral ever higher and interest rates test record lows, it has never been easier for anyone to borrow too much when buying a home and then
March 9, 2022
A look at real estate investment and strategy
Real estate is often a significant part of a person’s wealth. This article takes a detailed look at real estate investment, including core fundamentals and the role it might play
March 3, 2022
Demystifying loan jargon
Planning to apply for a loan but confused by the myriad of banking jargon? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to understand loan terms and the multitude of acronyms used
January 18, 2022
How To Negotiate The Best Property Price
Negotiating the best property price isn’t a matter of swindling a seller. It’s about doing your homework, knowing what you want, knowing the market and making sensible offers. When you
August 18, 2021
Survival guide: Buying and selling at the same time
Buying and selling a home at the same time – it’s the ultimate chicken and egg scenario. At the best of times, it is a juggling act, but in the
August 6, 2021
Unlocking financial secrets for different phases of life
One of the keys to financial success is to adopt the right strategy at the right time. As you move through the stages of life here are some tried and
September 3, 2020