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Monday, March 14th, 2011
Many real estate industry experts agree that March is one of the most popular months of the year when it comes to trying to buy or sell a property. (more…)
Posted in Buying to Invest, First Time Buyers, Home Loan Tips, Moving House | March 14th, 2011 No Comments » Tags: Move House, Property, Upgrade
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Working out exactly when the right time is to sell, is a little like working out the right time to fix a loan. In other words, it’s a tough one to call.
And at the moment (notwithstanding we’re coming into the Christmas season), it’s a challenging period to try and choose the right time to sell if that’s part of your game plan. (more…)
Posted in Home Loan Tips, Interest Rates, Moving House | December 7th, 2010 No Comments » Tags: Budget, Home Loan, Move House, Property Market
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
In the midst of planned or unplanned changes to your personal circumstances there is still the issue of finances and often your mortgage to consider. But with some careful thought, there are strategies you can apply to ensure you keep in control of your financial situation, so it doesn’t end up controlling you. (more…)
Posted in Home Loan Tips | October 12th, 2010 1 Comment » Tags: Budget, Home Loan, Home Loans, Move House, Rent, Saving, Spending, Variable loan
Thursday, October 7th, 2010
“We need to move – this house is too small / needs too much work / doesn’t suit our lifestyle anymore/ isn’t in the right location.”
Whatever the reason you decide you want to up sticks and move houses, you would do well to remind yourself that the cost to move homes doesn’t simply start and finish with the difference it may have cost you to upgrade to new digs. (more…)
Posted in Moving House, Property and Tax, Refinancing | October 7th, 2010 No Comments » Tags: affordability, Budget, Calculators, Home Loans, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Move House, Property Market, Refinance, Renovation, Spending, Stamp Duty
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
With the busy Spring property sale season now in full swing, there are plenty of potential buyers keen to get their toe in the door – at any price.
So with a few words of caution and in the wise words of my mother – remember to remove your rose-coloured glasses when you’re looking at any property as the emotional connection you create, may end up costing you serious money. (more…)
Posted in Buying to Invest, First Time Buyers, Moving House | September 28th, 2010 No Comments » Tags: affordability, Budget, First Home Buyers, First Home Savers Account, Home Loans, Move House, Property Market, Regional Property Market, Renovate
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Cold and drizzly weather, two doonas on the bed and regular lashings of comfort food to warm the soul…..
It may sound odd while we’re in the midst of an unseasonably cold winter, but now’s the perfect time to start think about getting your property ready for a Spring Sale – if that’s in your game plan.
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Posted in Uncategorized | July 26th, 2010 No Comments » Tags: Move House, Property, Renovate, Upgrade
Friday, June 4th, 2010
The property market has remained strong for the past 12 months, but now amid concerns of rising interest rates and threats of a global economic slowdown – property buyers are holding back.
While auctions account for less than a quarter of all dwelling transactions nationally, Cameron Kusher, senior research analyst at Rpdata.com says, “auction clearance rates provide an excellent indication of current market sentiment; the results are more timely than private treaty results which are subject to time lags.” (more…)
Posted in Buying to Invest, First Time Buyers, Interest Rates, Moving House | June 4th, 2010 No Comments » Tags: affordability, Budget, First Home Buyers, Home Loan, Home Loans, Move House, Property, Property Market, Upgrade
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
It seems that investors are not the only ones interested in capitalising on the current market opportunities. QBE LMI’s Chief executive officer Ian Graham believes that upgraders will also be contributing to property market movements in 2011.
Mr Graham believes the coming year will see upgraders stepping up to fill the demand gap created by the decline in first home buyer activity since the federal government’s boosted first home buyer stimulus was withdrawn. (more…)
Posted in Buying to Invest, First Time Buyers, Moving House | May 3rd, 2010 No Comments » Tags: affordability, Budget, First Home Buyers, Home Loan, Home Loans, Invest, Move House, Upgrade
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Read the full article here, http://bit.ly/cHTuuj
Have a read through and cast your vote on the blog poll or comment your thoughts below – we want to know: Would you rent as a lifestyle choice or would you prefer to live in a home that you own?
Posted in Buying to Invest, First Time Buyers, Moving House | April 28th, 2010 No Comments » Tags: affordability, First Home Buyers, Home Loan, Home Loans, Invest, Move House, Property, Rent
Friday, March 26th, 2010
First home owners tipped to embark on their home ownership journey this year need to be reminded not to fall into the trap of dropping the financial ball after the initial thrill of the purchase.
There is a common tendency for many first home owners to want many of the things that go with a home, without having the patience to wait until they can comfortably afford to buy them. (more…)
Posted in First Time Buyers, Home Loan Tips, Interest Rates | March 26th, 2010 1 Comment » Tags: affordability, Budget, Credit Cards, First Home Buyers, Home Loan, Home Loans, Interest Rates, Move House, Property, rate rise, Variable loan, variable rate
