Changes for property investors In a highly regulated environment, property investment growth can be slower. We take a look at some of the changes to…
With the recent productivity commission’s recommendation that “ASIC should assess the feasibility of financial advisers providing advice on home loans and other credit products via…
Purchasing a residential or commercial property in a SMSF – Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement Background Prior to 2007, superannuation funds could not borrow money to purchase …
Towards 2019: what next for the housing market? The Australian residential housing market has been highly variable this year, and we’ve seen some highlights as…
Refinancing your mortgage could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility What is refinancing? Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing loan…
10 tips for choosing an investment property If you’re thinking of buying an investment property here are 10 key considerations before making the move, to…
Tenants in common vs joint tenants When people buy property together, particularly if it’s with a partner or spouse, they often register the title in…
We assist the clients of a number of financial advisor practices and were asked by the Independent Financial Adviser for our view on the value of…
The Value of Mortgage Broking – Deloitte Access Economics July 2018 The Value of Mortgage Broking report , commissioned by the Mortgage Broking Industry Group,…
When would I refinance My Mortgage? In the past, most people who took out a mortgage doggedly continued with it until they had paid it…
Smart tips for paying off your home loan sooner Australian home loan interest rates remain at historic lows, and the opportunities for paying off a…
Ten Years, Twenty Headlines In a couple of months, the financial media will mark the 10th anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers – the…
Family guarantee lending explained A number of lenders allow members of the family to assist new buyers through a family pledge or family guarantee loan.…