How to negotiate in a softer housing market

How to negotiate in a softer housing market Seller expectations remain high and buyers want low prices in a softening market. After years of rapidly rising house prices, the recent

QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2018-2021- Summary

QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2018-2021 – Summary The re-emergence of first home buyers is continuing at pace thanks to softer property prices in some major capital cities. QBE’s recently released

Changes for property investors

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 be aware of if you’re

Towards 2019: what next for the housing market?

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 well as lowlights. We look

Refinancing bebefits

Refinancing could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility

Refinancing your mortgage could save you thousands – and give you greater flexibility What is refinancing? Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing loan with a new one. When

joint tenants

Buying property with other people: Mine, yours or ours?

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 both people’s names – especially

When would I refinance my mortgage?

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 off. These days, the average

mortgage

Smart tips for paying off your home loan sooner

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 mortgage early are better than

Family Pledge

In Focus | Family guarantee lending

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. The family pledge allows parents

First Home Buyer

First Home Super Saver Scheme – update

The First Home Super Saver Scheme  1st July 2018 is the milestone date that enables individuals to apply to withdraw voluntary contributions – made to super after 1 July 2017

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