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What type of home loan do I need?

SpWhen you’re new to buying property, choosing a home loan can be overwhelming. There are dozens of different lenders out there all offering different types of mortgages. So, which is right for you? A mortgage broker can help you select the right home loan, based on your specific financial situation and goals. Here are some…

5 tips for choosing a property manager for your rental

Spring is here and that means vendors will be sprucing up their gardens and making sure their properties present beautifully for the buWhen you rent out your investment property, you can choose to manage the property yourself or get a professional property manager to do the hard yards for you. The key benefit of getting…

When will interest rates drop?

Homeowners have been waiting with bated breath to see when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut the cash rate. It’s been on hold at 4.35% since November 2023. Some hoped a cash rate cut may come after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.50 per cent last month, joining other countries like…

Welcome to our October 2024 Newsletter

As housing supply ramps up in spring, we’ve seen property values inch higher nationally, but growth has slowed. With prices coming down in four capital cities during the September quarter – Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin – savvy property hunters will no doubt be on the lookout for a bargain. And with the flow of new…

5 common reasons home loan applications are rejected

Applying for a home loan is both exciting and stressful. When you are successful, there’s nothing like receiving that green light from a lender to say you’re on the home run to securing your dream home. But it’s important to be aware that even if you do have pre-approval, you can be knocked back for…

What to expect this spring selling season

Spring has arrived, bringing a renewed sense of excitement in the property market. Whether you’re an agent looking to sell a few properties, a vendor wanting to offload a property, or a buyer hoping to snap up a bargain and start a new chapter in a new home, there’s no doubt there’s a buzz in…

Questions to ask during an inspection

When you’ve been scrolling through marketing photos of a property and you finally set foot in it at an inspection, it can be easy to get swept up in the moment. Home stylists can be very clever at making you fall in love with a property. It’s their job to help you imagine yourself living…

Welcome to our September 2024 Newsletter

Spring is here and that means vendors will be sprucing up their gardens and making sure their properties present beautifully for the busy spring selling season. This spring, we’re likely to see varied conditions across Australia’s capital cities. In some state capitals, like Melbourne, an oversupply of properties may mean buyers have the upper hand.…