How to: Save for a house while renting
It’s the great challenge facing countless Australians each and every week: How to save for a house while their rent gnaws a giant hole in their savings. Making that task even less
How to: Protect yourself from rental scams
The convenience of online rental listing puts options at your fingertips, but there are some important things to watch out for. Anywhere there are listings and reviews online, unfortunately there are usually scams. Rental
Property Investment: How Far Can $600,000 Take You?
House prices in Australia are continuing their dizzy ascent amidst modest economic growth. While Sydney and Melbourne have seen the biggest increases, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart have seen significant
How To Avoid Nasty Surprises When Refinancing
As switching to a cheaper loan could lead to huge potential savings, it’s not surprising that more and more property investors and homeowners are refinancing. But unless you do your
Real Estate Terminology Explained
The purchase and selling of real estate involves potentially complex legal transactions, and from time to time you may come across terminology in contracts and legal paperwork that you’re not
Golden Week Attracts Chinese Buyers In Melbourne
Despite the lending crackdown imposed on Chinese investors for Australian property, Chinese buyers are flocking to Melbourne during China’s Golden Week – a week-long national holiday that has always served
Consider Your Tax Position When Selling Your House
With the spring rush property season already underway, one of the things that most home sellers overlook is their tax position. According to Mark Chapman, H&R Block’s Director of Communications, selling
Rising Property Values Present A Golden Opportunity For Investors
Residential property values in Australia continue to increase since June, providing exciting business opportunities for the savvy real estate investor. According to globalpropertyguide.com, Sydney’s house prices rose by 3.6% in June
Holding Interest Rates ‘The Right Call,’ Says Real Estate Group
Laing+Simmons managing director Leanne Pilkington said that the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave the interest rate unchanged at 1.5% is the right call, citing increased transactional activity, investors