If you’re wondering about how to buy your first investment property, the chances are that you realise property can be a great wealth creation tool. Maybe you’ve been hearing about friends or colleagues building wealth through real estate. Maybe you’ve noticed your home has grown in value since you bought it and wondered if you […]
Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial steps you’ll ever take. It’s a complex process that most people don’t fully understand until they have to go through it. Did you know that if you’re a first home buyer, there’s a first home buyer scheme, along with other benefits you can take advantage […]
If you’ve been feeling the cost of living pressure recently, you’re not alone and it’s something that is very real. The big question is, how has it been affecting budgets, borrowing and loan approvals? Here’s what it means for you and how lenders are responding. What Is the Cost of Living Pressure? Every monthly bill adds up. […]
Ever wondered why wealthy property investors rarely sell and yet somehow seem to keep being able to find money to buy more? One of the reasons is related to how they deal with Capital Gains Tax. But what is Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and what does it have to do with growing a property portfolio? […]
If you’re asking yourself, “do I need a mortgage broker?” you’re not alone. With rising property prices, fluctuating interest rates and more loan options than any normal person can get their head around, it really can get overwhelming very quickly. These days, many Australians are still unsure whether to go it alone, speak to a […]
The 2025 Australian property market was always going to be a topic of lively discussion, but interest rates and the cost of living has really added spice to the equation. COVID saw big swings in property values in many areas of the country. Initially this appeared to be fueled by panic and later a realisation that […]
The question of what $1 million buys in Australia’s housing market is now more interesting than ever before. With property values surging dramatically over the past decade, the traditional benchmarks for what constitutes a “million-dollar home” have shifted significantly. Growing up, being a “millionaire” was something people only dreamed about. Today, many family homes already exceed this […]
Most Australians have no idea what their property is even worth. They find themselves thinking all the time about the mortgage, but not the equity that the property is quietly building in the background. So using home equity to invest in property is generally the farthest thing from their mind. What is Home Equity? Home […]
If you’ve found yourself Googling “Will the Australian Property Market Crash in 2025” lately, you’re not alone. With so much noise out there, it’s hard to know whether to hit pause or press go on your property plans. And let’s be honest, the media loves a clickbait headline. So today, I thought we could break down […]