RENTVESTING: Helping Millennials get into the Property Market
Hoping to buy your dream home one day? If your answer is ‘yes’, the next question is, can you afford it? Many millennials face affordability barriers in and around the city centres where they work and enjoy a variety of lifestyle and recreational activities, and with housing price
How to find the right real estate agent
Buying property is a team effort. Loans officers and solicitors and conveyancers play their part but the real estate agent has a central role in your ultimate purchase. To ensure you get the right help on your side, consider our guide to finding your perfect real estate agent.
Are you prepared to make the biggest purchase of your life?
Buying your first home involves more than finding a house and securing a home loan. Prepare yourself for the journey to come and keep your stress levels at a manageable level by avoiding the most common first home buyer mistakes. Research and preparation The
First home buyers – finding the best home loan
Your first home is a big deal. So is your first home loan. Stay ahead of the class and educate yourself before making the financial commitment of a lifetime. Consider your options & ask for discounts You can get a home loan through a bank, direct lender or mortgage b
Mortgage Stress – Do you have it and how do you get out of it?
‘Mortgage stress’ occurs when a home buyer uses over 30% of their income for loan repayments. It’s more likely to occur when you’ve got low funds or live beyond your means. How to avoid mortgage stress – prevention is better than cure Emergency Fund S