Property & Investment

Macroprudential measures aimed at cooling the property market are expected to affect single income earners the most. High debt-to-income lending has become a major focus of regulators, with restrictions expected to be introduced in the coming months. BuyersBuyers co-founder Pete Wargent suggested that new lending restrictions would be detrimental to […]

Application & establishment fees, stamp duty + more. When taking out a mortgage, many people forget to consider the associated fees and expenses. Here are some of the extra costs that you’ll need to consider when you take out a home loan. Home loan application fees Most lenders charge a

Rentvesting is on the rise, but there are a few things you’ll want to consider if you’re looking at doing so with an apartment. “Rentvesting allows FHBs to take advantage of low-interest rates and get on the property ladder, while still giving them the option to live in an area

House prices are up by a record 20 per cent year on year following a 1.5 per cent rise last month. House prices across the country rose by 1.5 per cent during September, according to the latest figures from CoreLogic. On an annual basis, national property prices surged by 20.3

Saving for it. Saving for a home loan or mortgage isn’t glamorous but it has to be done. So here are some savings tips for first home buyers to help get you into the property market. How much should I be saving? One of the first rules of saving is

The decision to refinance is made when consumers realise their current loan is no longer suited to their financial situation. Wanting a better interest rate, consolidating all debts into one and equity access are just some of the reasons why people choose to do so. Before going ahead with the

Investing with borrowed money can be risky, but it’s all about timing. Using borrowed money to boost your investment strategy isn’t something that you should consider lightly, but that’s not to say it doesn’t work. Wealth Within chief analyst Dale Gillham said that borrowing money to invest shares can be

Some of the most important decisions a business owner will make are about their premises: whether to rent or buy, where to base the business and even the style of the property are important to get right. For those with an SMSF, there is one more option to consider: landing

There’s a lot to consider when buying an investment property or home, especially for the first time. Have you been saving for a long time and feel ready to get into the property market? Maybe you’re considering buying a home to live in or investing in a property you can