Category: Newsletter

What to look for in a good mortgage broker

With seven consecutive months of rate rises, many mortgage holders are probably reassessing their finances and may be looking to change their loan. This is by no means an easy task; according to one comparison website, there are 5400+ loans available. While having choices at your fingertips gives more opportunities, inputting your details, reading all.

First home buyers can swap stamp duty for ongoing land tax

As part of the 2022-23 Budget, the NSW Government announced that eligible first home buyers will have the choice of a smaller annual property payment (ongoing land tax) or a traditional upfront payment (stamp duty) for properties with a purchase price of up to $1.5 million. Legislation recently introduced to parliament proposed first home buyers.

Our step-by-step guide to selling your property

Traditionally spring has always been the time for selling a property, however, with interest rate rises and some economic uncertainty, some property owners may be holding back. However, there are some pointers to remind us why now might be the time to put your property on the market. While CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI).

What affects your property’s value?

It’s impossible to perfectly predict a property’s value; aside from the economy and interest rates, it ultimately comes down to what people are willing to pay. While everyone has different tastes and lifestyles, there are some common factors which influence a property’s desirability. Read on to find out what drags property values down and what.