With children gone and things slowing down it may be time to downsize. When you’ve got a family a big house with plenty of room may make sense. But these days a smaller place may suit you better. Dreams of a change may be beckoning… you may be yearning to wake up to the smell […]
How our expert financial advice can really help There are plenty of uncertainties when upgrading your home, or moving to a new one. Planning ahead with the help of a financial expert can put you back in control. And clear your mind so you can focus on the home you’re trying to create.Just like a good […]
If you’ve built up some equity over the years, it may be time to look at the options your property may give you. Here are four possibilities that we can help you with:You could buy an investment sooner Borrowing against the value of your home—which is one way you can access your equity—may enable you to […]
Granite bench tops, sleek Euro appliances, free-floating staircases, a marble bathroom or a new pool…the possibilities are endless. But sadly your budget is limited. So where to start? The first question to ask is—are you going to sell up or stay where you are? Renovating to liveIf you’re renovating for the long term with a view to […]
It won’t come as a huge surprise to learn that Australian homes are among the most expensive in the world. In a recent survey[1] every Australian town and suburb was rated as ‘seriously’ or ‘severely’ unaffordable. And if you’re in a capital city it’s even worse, with the average Sydney home costing nine times average […]
It doesn’t have to be the stuff of dreams. There are several strategies that could help you pay off your home loan sooner. And it doesn’t necessarily mean sacrificing the things you love doing today. The first step towards paying off your home sooner is to understand your loan—how much you owe, how much you […]
Five simple steps―and our checklist―can help you be ready for auction! Bidding for a property at auction can be stressful but you can reduce the stress involved. Before you consider bidding use our tips to make sure you’re prepared and know what to expect. Step 1: Work out the costs Working out how much you […]
Reader Shafiq Akbari asks Dr Shane Oliver about his thoughts on this. What advice would you give first home buyers playing the waiting game with the property market? Is it a case of ‘What goes up must come down’? We’re constantly hearing speculation in the media about a crash in Australian house prices. But major […]
More than 43% of Australian homeowners are planning a renovation according to a recent survey[1]. If that sounds like you, make sure you’re not one of many people also poised to blow the budget. According to research[2], the average renovation goes over budget by nearly $3,000 due to unexpected material and labour costs. But that’s […]
