2017 saw huge upheaval - lenders tightened requirements, official and actual interest rates seemed miles apart and interest-only borrowers were really put under the pump. But while many panicked and are seeking to fix their interest rate, there may be a better option. If you fix...
With prices of houses these days, it’s no wonder that inter-family gifts and loans as known as the Bank of Mum & Dad, are at unprecedented levels - but they come with both advantages and disadvantages and here, knowledge is key. In 1986, the average house...
Over the next decade we can expect to see, not only changes in types of home ownership, but lending criteria, investment structures and taxation - at the very least. The first change is already underway - according to Justin Butterworth, founder of online rental marketplace,...
There’s a lot of talk lately about what Gen Y should or shouldn’t do in order to enter the housing market - smashed avo or $4 coffees anyone? But, in all seriousness, there are a few creative, yet sound ways the younger generations can take...
While location, location, location is the catch cry of buying property, there’s a bit more to it than that. So, what exactly should you look for when purchasing a property? Does it differ depending on the type of investment; owner/occupier vs investment/rental property? For Both -...
