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...
As 2017 draws to a close, the Oak Financial team have been reflecting on the year past and looking towards the new year. In 2017 we: We proudly surpassed 555 Oak Financial clients We formed a partnership with Oak Business Partners which enabled us to expand our...
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 lots of talk at the moment about the APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) tightening lending standards and lenders reducing the maximum LVR on new and interest-only lending, but do you know what the heck it all means? You can learn more about APRA’s announcement...
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...
In order to provide our clients with a one stop shop service, Oak Financial Group proudly introduces our associate partners. Oak Business Partners Artur (Art) is a CPA and principal of Oak Business Partners Pty Ltd. He has developed a wealth of knowledge, experience and proficiency in...
As we keep hearing; the Sydney property market is slowing but don’t be overly concerned if you’re looking to buy. The slowdown has not been as dramatic as expected and there is still a fairly strong and modest growth occurring. You also need to remember that...
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 -...
