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Diving into the world of property investment can be both exhilarating and daunting. With the potential for considerable returns, it’s tempting to jump right in. However, it’s essential to be aware of common pitfalls and arm yourself with strategies to navigate them. Here’s a guide to help you avoid four common mistakes when buying your […]

When purchasing a property, particularly an apartment, townhouse, or unit, it’s important to consider the ongoing costs beyond your mortgage repayments. One of these key expenses is strata fees, which help cover the maintenance and management of shared spaces within the complex. If you’re planning to buy a property under a strata scheme, understanding these fees

We’ve all received them. A dodgy message about a missed delivery. A robotic-sounding phone call with some random request for information. Some scams are easier to spot than others. But scammers can be very clever at tricking people into giving out personal information. With generative AI technologies now thrown into the mix, it’s more important

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate, and it seems likely there will be more cuts to come in 2025. All Big Four banks are anticipating at least two cuts this year and some say there may be up to five cash rate reductions. So, should borrowers opt for a variable home loan

Do you want to jump into the property market but don’t have the budget to buy a house? A unit or apartment could be a great way to get your leg up on the property ladder. According to CoreLogic data, unit values are now rising at a faster rate than houses in more than half

There’s nothing like buying your very first home. The excitement of knowing you can paint the inside whatever colour you like. The thrill of hammering a few nails into the walls for your favourite prints and not worrying about the consequences. You want your first-time buying property to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible,

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kicked off 2025 with some great news for homeowners. The cash rate has been slashed by 0.25 percentage points to 4.10 per cent. The announcement comes after better-than-expected inflation data showed that inflation is heading towards the RBA’s targets. For those who are looking to buy, today’s announcement

Inflation seems to be headed in the right direction, but Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said in August that a near-term cash rate cut isn’t on the cards, is it different now? So, where does that leave homeowners wondering whether now is a good time to refinance? The decision as to whether to

Finding the right investment property for you is different from finding your own home. At the end of the day, the aim of buying an investment property is to make a solid financial return – whether that’s through rental income or capital growth. That’s why it’s so important to be savvy about what and where

To pay more off your home loan or invest in another property? It’s a question many homeowners face. Ultimately, it depends on your financial situation and long-term goals as to whether you funnel your funds into your home or an investment property. Here are some of the key considerations to think about before deciding what’s