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5 key steps to successful property management for new landlords
An investment property is a business, so it is important to manage it properly in order to achieve financial success. One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to manage it yourself or hire a property manager. If you’re the hands-on type of business owner, managing the investment property yourself may work [...]
How to compare home loans and features
Which home loan is right for you? How can you tell when there’s so many different lenders, loan types and features to choose from? How can you compare loans properly when you’re not sure what you should be comparing? Finding the right home loan for your situation is a process that can be confusing, particularly [...]
Why it’s a good idea to get pre-approval
You may have heard it’s important to get a home loan pre-approval. But why do you need it? Pre-approval confirms you’re eligible to apply for a home loan up to a certain amount. Essentially, the lender checks your financial circumstances to decide if you’ll meet their criteria and can afford to repay a mortgage. It [...]
To Move or Improve? Deciding which option is right for you.
For most of us, it’s easy to form a sentimental attachment to our home. However, there may come a time when we either outgrow the property or would like to make changes. Sometimes these circumstances can make it difficult to decide whether to relocate or renovate. Here are some of the key considerations to ponder [...]
Exciting news for first home buyers!
There’s nothing quite as exciting as receiving a shiny set of keys to your very own home. The thrill of knowing it’s all yours. The freedom to be able to do what you like with it. Nothing compares! If you’re an aspiring first home buyer, the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme may help you [...]
Need a loan for your next home?
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or just moving to a home in a new location, no doubt things have changed since buying your last home. This article explains the finance options available when you’re moving on to your next home. We also highlight a few other key considerations to think about. How do you get from [...]
How to identify the most profitable target market for your property
If you’re looking to rent out or sell your home, identifying the right market for your property and making it appeal to them, will help you to maximise your profits. So how do you go about it? Use these tips for identifying the most profitable target market for your property and ways to spruce it [...]
Your essential property research checklist
Buying your first home or investment property is exciting! Like planning for a holiday, you start researching about the fun things you want to do. Out of excitement, you also start looking up other activities not in the original plan, instead of researching the basics, like accommodation and transportation options. Buying a property is the [...]
New year – new goals. What are your new year property resolutions?
Happy new year! How are your new year’s resolutions looking so far? Have you taken the first step to achieving your goals during the first few days of 2020? Maybe we can help! Of course, we probably can’t motivate you to lose weight or exercise more, but as your mortgage broker, we can help you [...]