If you’re getting ready to apply for a mortgage for the first time, it can seem confusing but with answers to some of the most common questions about how to apply for a mortgage, you’ll be more prepared. How much of a deposit should I have? Everyone’s...
Many of our clients are keen to understand what influences their borrowing power and how they can improve their borrowing capacity to be a step closer to their next home or investment property. Did you know that your credit card limit directly impacts the amount...
We spoke with experienced horticulturist, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia representative and creator of online gardening resources Hortiman and Hortipedia, Matthew Carroll, to find out his top garden tips for improving your home’s value. Lawn definition Mowing your lawn goes without saying – doesn’t it? But edging it...
Thinking of refinancing your mortgage? Here are some reasons to do it. 1. Shortening the term of your loan. If you have a 30-year mortgage, refinancing can be one positive way to help you shorten the term of your loan. If you talk to an experienced mortgage broker...
Getting a mortgage to buy an investment property is a great move towards financial security for your future but to protect that investment, you need good tenants giving you a great rental return. To attract the best possible tenants who stay in your property and love...
Whether or not you believe that the newly-inaugurated President Trump will, indeed, make America great again, a lot of Australians are wondering about things closer to their own backyards. And the one question on a lot of people’s lips is: What does the Trump Presidency really...
January is a fantastic time to reassess your savings goals in the previous year and get yourself geared up for a new, better budget plan. To do things differently in 2017, it’s important to understand what your goals for the new year are – then you...
When we buy a home to live in, or rent out as an investment property, we’ve been trained to buy well – do our research on the performance of the properties in the same suburb, look for the existence of local amenities, including schools, parks,...
If you’re looking for instant debt relief, the lure of transferring your credit card balance over to a new card issuer, with zero interest for a defined period, can be enticing. But before you make the switch, make sure you read the fine print, or...
Turning a house into a home takes the addition or personal style touches that add important aspects of your personality and tastes – and help turn those once-boring four walls into a space that truly reflects you and your lifestyle. To get your property looking great...