Is stamp duty pricing you out of the market?

Property hunters have singled out the dreaded stamp duty as the biggest barrier for first home buyers, according to recent research and studies.

Starting to think you have missed the investment boat? Think again.

We are all well aware the good guys at the banking regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) are expressing concern that investment lending is too high.

The realities behind paying a mortgage

While you may be financially ready to take on a mortgage, understanding the month-to-month realities of a home loan is just as important.

Why renovating your investment property isn’t a waste of money

There’s a lot to consider when deciding whether to restore your investment property; from understanding the market, to how much you should spend – and where.

I don’t get a lot of time to watch television and when I do it is most likely a documentary or some the discussion style television, but I have a hidden shame.  Occasionally I like to watch some of those semi-reality TV shows from the United States that are part reality and part Jerry Springer.

Tips for negotiating on property

I don’t get a lot of time to watch television and when I do it is most likely a documentary or some the discussion style television, but I have a hidden shame.  Occasionally I like to watch some of those semi-reality TV shows from the United States that are part reality and part Jerry Springer.

The Jones's next door just refinanced to an Awesome rate!

Refinancing a loan can take advantage of lower interest rates to bring down the overall cost of servicing a loan. But it’s not always the best, or the only, option.