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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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

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

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

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

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 »

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

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 »

 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 »

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 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 »

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 »