According a recent ME Bank survey, 55% of Australians spent less than 60 minutes checking out the property they eventually purchase; this lack of inspection time led to just over 60% discovering issues with their property after moving in. Top post-purchase problems Overall, the top post-purchase problems included construction quality, paintwork, gardens and fences, and.

Whether it is from an investment or homeowner’s point of view, we’re always looking at innovative ways to help you get the best from your asset. If you’ve got an investment property and you’re wondering how you can maximise your return, here are some of our tips to consider. Freshen up the property This needn’t.

It’s always exciting to plan a home renovation project, particularly if you’ve been planning and saving for years. Every renovation project is unique, but the key to setting up a smooth renovation project is setting a realistic budget and timelines, understanding what needs to be done when, and communicating with your tradies. Whether it’s changing.

With the warmer months nearly upon us, many of us are probably wanting to lose a few of those lockdown kilos so we’re in shape for summer. As well as giving your body a makeover, now is the time to shape up your finances and get set to achieving your financial goals. Here are a.

Over the past few months, our clients have been receiving multiple offers on their property. It may surprise some people to learn not everyone has accepted the highest offer. There are a few things to think about when someone makes an offer on your property, and these can affect the decision-making process. For instance, if.

From family and friend armchair investors to online forums, everyone seems to be an expert when it comes to property investment. Like any business, when you’re thinking about investing in property, you should take the advice from qualified and licensed professionals and specialists. And you do need a team of different specialists around you. But.

Whether you’re buying a property to live in or to invest in, unfortunately, it’s not just the price on the tag you have to pay; there are some additional costs you’ll have to budget for. #1 Transfer Duty (formally known as Stamp Duty) Formally known as stamp duty, transfer duty can significantly add to the.

There is more than one way to skin a cat, or so the saying goes, and there is more than one way to invest in property. All it requires is a bit of lateral thinking, looking at some tried and tested alternative options, and then seeing what works for your current situation. As long as.

We all want our property to get top dollar, but the value of your property very much depends on whose eyes it is you’re looking through; your idea of what your property is worth, may well be very different to the one your lender, or indeed what the potential purchaser, is prepared to pay. Here.

If you’re thinking of investing in property, you’re not the only one! The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show for July 2021, the value of new loan commitments to investors rose 1.8%, after a rise of 0.7% in the previous month. In July 2021 in seasonally adjusted terms, the value of.