Home ownership is the great Australian dream. Everyone needs somewhere to live, and there’s nothing better than living in a house which you own. However, there are some things to think about when you’re looking to buy a place called home. Here are some mistakes to avoid. Don’t fall in love on the first visit.

Investing in property is a big step, and we make no bones about it, as with all investments, there is a degree of risk (but in 40 plus years of experience, less of a risk than many other forms of investment). Wherever you are on your property investment journey, it’s only natural, and actually healthy.

Anyone who’s moved home will agree – moving house is probably near the top of the list of most stressful experiences. Indeed, if some surveys are to be believed, moving home is ranked as the most stressful experience a person can go through – above relationship breakdowns and starting a new job. When you’re moving.

We’ve got a great little resource which will help you maximise your price and to make the sale of your property an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Our FREE booklet, 101 ways to maintain and prepare your home for profit, is packed full of tips and ideas to help you prepare your property for sale. From.

There doesn’t seem to be a week go by without conflicting reports of a predicted property boom or bust. The truth is property values do follow a cycle – values rise, remain steady or even decline during certain phases of the cycle. And very often, while one area appears to be cooling or on the.

For those who have several properties, one investment strategy that has been touted around for a while now is releasing capital and living off the equity. The strategy works on the principle of you borrowing against one of the properties and you use that loan to live off. In the meantime, your property portfolio continues.

We’ve always said property in our area will significantly increase in value, and now it’s official – according to the latest Price Predictor Index (PPI) research from specialist property website hotspotting.com.au. the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region is named as one of the 50 ‘supercharged’ suburbs in Australia. The website’s creator and property expert Terry.

Ten years ago, when people spoke about ‘the cloud’ they generally were referring to the fluffy white things we see in the sky. The social media platforms Facebook and Twitter were in their infancy and no one had heard of Instagram or Snapchat. We had to watch television programmes when they were broadcast and head.

As well as having building and pest inspections, did you know you’re entitled to a final inspection of the property you are buying before you take possession of it? Known as a pre-settlement inspection, this inspection is your chance to check all fixtures and fittings are working and to confirm all the contractual requirements and.

  With the financial year-end behind us, now is the ideal time to get organised and make a few new financial year resolutions to get you on your way to reaching your financial goals. Regularly review your finances It’s always good to review your finances from time to time so this year, put a note.