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Western Sydney Property Prices to Outgrow the Nation

January 24th, 2012

Western Sydney will prove to be one of the nation’s property investment hotspots next year, according to a recent report by SQM Research..... Keep Reading »

Property Investment: Houses or Units?

January 21st, 2012

Should you invest your hard-earned cash in house on a quarter acre block, or a low-maintenance apartment in the city?.... Keep Reading »

Property Investment: 9 Key Tips for Increasing Returns

January 19th, 2012

1. Good presentation is the key to maximising return on investment. A well presented property attracts interest and creates increased competition among prospective tenants, enhancing the prospects of a higher rental return..... Keep Reading »

Buying an Apartment: 5 Key Features to Look For

January 12th, 2012

The timing has never been better to invest in property, with low interest rates and a depressed real estate market presenting a rash of opportunities for savvy buyers..... Keep Reading »

10 Things First Time Home Buyers Need To Know About Mortgages

November 18th, 2011

This guest blog is written by Andrianes Pinantoan, a personal finance enthusiast hailing from How To Save Money..... Keep Reading »

First Home Owner Grants not the answer

August 19th, 2011

First Home Owner Grants are inadequate to address the barriers to home ownership, Adelaide Bank’s Damian Percy has stated..... Keep Reading »

Lying on Credit Applications on the Rise

August 16th, 2011

The number of borrowers who misrepresent their personal financial information when applying for credit is on the increase, according to Veda Advantage..... Keep Reading »

Australian Home Borrowers Vulnerable to Defaults

August 12th, 2011

Interest rate hikes are increasingly likely to send Australian homeowners into default, Fitch Ratings has claimed..... Keep Reading »

Will Gen Ys Lead Housing Recovery in Australia

August 10th, 2011

The Australian housing market has a bright future, and Gen Ys will be the ones to lead it there, a social demographer has claimed..... Keep Reading »

Outdoor Renovation Tips to Improve your Property

June 7th, 2011

Gavin Taylor, director at Metropole Property Strategists, shares the following tips when considering an outdoor makeover.... Keep Reading »

Tips: Attracting Top Tenants to your Rental Property

May 27th, 2011

To attract quality tenants you need to offer a quality property. Here’s a guide to considerations you need to make before you purchase your property, after you buy and during the tenant search..... Keep Reading »

Why Increased Interest Rates May Affect Your Credit Rating

May 25th, 2011

 More and more these days, a good credit rating is worth its weight in gold. You can’t purchase your dream home on the Gold Coast, the car of your dreams or any other large ticket item without a good credit rating, unless you’re a millionaire. However, for most of us, we are going to need the help of a lender at some point, and this means lenders will check your credit rating. .... Keep Reading »

Could one Small Mistake Cost you a Home Loan

May 23rd, 2011

Did you know that just one forgotten electricity bill or unpaid mobile phone invoice could make or break your home loan application? Did you also know that an unpaid bill of just $100 or more can smear your credit file for up to seven years?
 
The fact is, it doesn’t take much for your credit file to end up with a black mark against it.
 
Kristy Sheppard confirms that Mortgage Choice’s home loan advisors meet with would-be borrowers on a daily basis, who are shocked to learn that their credit file holds details that could see their home loan application declined..... Keep Reading »

Tax Time: Possible Deductions available to Property Investors

May 21st, 2011

Tax time may be a few months off, but it pays to be organised – and by getting your ducks in a row now, you can save yourself a giant headache come tax time..... Keep Reading »

Property: 10 tips for choosing the best location

May 17th, 2011

Shopping for your new home or next investment property? When you’re in the market for a new piece of real estate, finding the right location is crucial to ensure strong long-term capital growth – so we’ve rounded up some advice to help you locate the best possible spot!.... Keep Reading »