Category Archives: Property Tips
Tips for negotiating a lower interest rate
Australia is currently experiencing a historic period of low interest rates, however just because rates are already at record lows doesn’t mean you can’t try and get a better deal. Many mortgage holders don’t take the time to simply call up and ask their home loan provider if they can offer them a better rate. […]
Are you claiming your full depreciation benefits?
As tax time draws nearer it’s a good time to start getting all of your paperwork together and assessing what you can do to put more money in your back pocket. When it comes to maximising claims from investment properties, a lot of owners fail to full claim their depreciation benefits, possibly due to a […]
Tips for winter 2018 buying
The temperatures may be cooling down, but that doesn’t mean that the property market is. There will be plenty of prospective buyers out in force this winter, particularly from July 1 when first home buyers can start accessing funds from the First Home Super Saving Scheme. There are also a lot of buyers looking to […]
Would you buy a property sight unseen? And is it a good idea?
Buying a property without seeing it first in real life may seem unimaginable to many, but with the start of Channel 9’s latest property show, “Buying Blind” many prospective buyers are wondering whether or not they really need to see a property before purchasing it. The advantages of buying sight unseen Technology is making it […]
Winter has arrived – 5 cheap ways to keep warm at home
While a lot of people will be happy to see the end of another stinking hot summer, many homeowners will be concerned about winter’s effect on their power bill. Heating a home can be a huge cost, but nobody wants to stay up shivering when the temperatures dip too low. Luckily there are a few […]
Why it’s a great time to enter the property market
Been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the ideal time to get your foot on the property ladder? Now may be your best chance to jump in and see what is available to you. Why is now any different? After years of increasing price growth in Australia’s capital cities and stiff competition to buy, CoreLogic […]
Why buyers are turning to the outer suburbs
Poor affordability continues to affect those living in Sydney and Melbourne despite CoreLogic data showing declines in both of these cities of 0.4% for the month of April. But even with property prices slowing down, the inner-regions of Sydney and Melbourne remain out of reach for the average first home buyer unless they make major […]
5 simple home changes that can add major value
Looking to renovate before you sell? It may only require a few simple property tweaks to significantly improve your home’s value. Make it neutral When it comes to selling, it’s best to keep things simple so as to appeal to most people’s tastes. Don’t go overboard with colours or decorations and instead stick to neutral […]
The surprising things that could be devaluing your home
There are a number of things that can influence property prices. While a lot of people may be aware of the usual factors, like a property’s location or block size, there are other less known qualities that can effect values. When selling it’s important to be aware of all factors that could influence prices, so […]
The 5 worst selling mistakes
There’s no denying that selling a home can be stressful. There’s a lot of information to take in and every seller wants to do the right thing so they can get the best price possible for their home. Luckily you can avoid some of the most common mistakes made by others and set your sale […]
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