Home Guarantee Scheme expands
Standing by its pledge that a Labor government would help more people get into the housing market, the Albanese Government recently announced the expansion of the Home Guarantee Scheme. As of, 1 July 2022, the Scheme has expanded to include: 35,000 places each financial year to support first home buyers to purchase a home with.
Capital gains vs cash flow income – which is best?
The reason we invest in property is because we want financial freedom, and there are two ways in which you can make money property; capital gains and a regular cash flow income. We’re often asked, which is best? Well, as always, it depends on your financial situation, and what your plans for the future are..
How to plan your move
Congratulations! You’ve sold your house, and you have a completion date. Now you need to plan the move! The chances are we don’t move that many times, so moving house may seem overwhelming; there’s sorting and packing, cleaning, updating contact details, disconnecting utilities, sorting out the kids’ new school, and setting up a forwarding address,.
How to stay ahead of rising rates
With the Reserve Bank of Australia recently increasing the cash rate by a further 50 basis points to 0.85 % – the largest jump in 22 years – many property owners, home owners and investors alike, will be thinking about reviewing their finances. Check the terms of your finance Whether you’re a home owner or.
What you need to consider in an offer
Congratulations, you’ve received an offer on your house. The price is right, so you’re good to go right? Well, not exactly. There are a few other considerations you need to factor in when reviewing an offer, particularly if you’ve received several offers. Each offer should be considered on its own merit and on your personal.
7 steps to selling your home for the best price
Everyone wants the best price for their home, but sometimes the process and advice can be overwhelming; everyone has an opinion on what you should do! Selling your home needn’t be daunting; while there is a lot to consider, it’s easier to manage the process when you break it down into smaller steps. Here are.
What the new government means for property owners
In the run up to the election, the Labor government made several election promises to help address some of Australia’s housing issues. While many of these pledges affect mainly homeowners, some do affect investors. Here we take a look at some of its pledges: Help to Buy Anthony Albanese pledged that a Labor government would.
Common property investment risks and how to minimise them
Recent figures suggest more people are turning to property as a way to make their money work for them; in March this year, according to the ABS, lending for investor housing rose 2.9% to a record high of $11.7b. Furthermore, new loan commitments for investor housing rose 5.7% and was 25.0% higher compared to a.