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Your home wellbeing guide
Our daily routine has been forced to change recently due to the coronavirus pandemic. Being stuck at home for a length of time can set you up for unhealthy habits if you are not careful. During these times, it is more important than ever to practise self-care and look after yourself. Here are a few [...]
A Home of One’s Own
Are you flying solo and starting to think that buying a property will never be possible? There’s really no need to wait for a knight, or lady, in shining armour to come along, as securing finance on a single income does happen. Of course, just as if you were a couple, your borrowing capacity will [...]
What to look for at an open house
There’s an old saying that you should never judge a book by its cover, and this is true for houses – after all, who would buy one having never seen more than the front door? Open inspections are opportunities to really flick through the pages, and here’s how to take full advantage. Really use your [...]
How to refinance to renovate?
Refinancing your assets to renovate a property is a significant decision that will hopefully improve your standard of living or add substantial value to your property. Refinancing isn’t as straightforward as you might expect. The type of renovation proposed goes a long way to dictating the loan required. If the wrong loan is chosen, you [...]
Finances on your mind? Do yourself a favour, speak to us
If you are finding it tough to meet your current financial obligations or you are just interested in reviewing your current home loan, then you are not alone. We stand ready and able to assist with your options during this difficult time. Turbulent does not even begin to describe 2020 so far. As a result [...]
How to Keep Kids Entertained At Home
The coronavirus pandemic has greatly changed the world we live in. With the social distancing precautions in place, families are now forced to stay home together, which can be challenging as our daily routines are disrupted and kids become restless. Here are some suggested activities to keep kids entertained during this isolation period. Arts and [...]
Selling your home? Here are the first steps to take
There is more to selling your home than putting up a ‘For Sale’ sign on your front lawn. Here are the first things you should check off your list to help you get a favourable result from your investment and to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible. Choose a quality agent Asking family [...]
Countdown to settlement day: what you need to know
You’ve found your dream property, had your offer accepted, and now there’s just one last yet very important milestone to achieve – settlement day. The anticipation has been building for weeks! Are you ready for the big day? Settlement day can be both exciting and stressful. As your mortgage broker, I am here to help [...]
A homeowner’s guide to refinancing
With a home loan it’s easy to just ‘set and forget’. But it’s sensible to review your home loan every two to three years or so. We’re living in a world of rapid change, where interest rates can go up and down, new lenders emerge and more competitive products become available so keeping the same [...]