Knowledge is power

Do you remember dial-up internet access? How about audio cassettes? Don’t worry if you don’t; they are, of course, a thing of the past. A 30-year mortgage with one lender is a bit the same – a thing of the past and something that is largely obsolete nowadays....

Understanding all the different parties involved in buying a property can be a minefield.  The real estate agent. The building and pest inspectors. The mortgage broker (hi there!). The buyer’s agent. The auctioneer. Well, here’s another one to add to the list – the...

The word on the street is that 2023 will be the year savvy property investors re-enter the market, with some experts saying all the right ingredients are in place to create opportunities for strategic investing. Let’s take a look. Why now could be a good time to...

With interest rates on the move, many people are shopping around for home loans. In January, the value of external refinancing for total housing fell 2.1 per cent, but remained close to record highs at $18.6 billion. Here are mistakes to avoid when considering...

A lot has changed in the past year, especially when it comes to the economy. Interest rates and the cost of living are up, with more rate hikes forecast for 2023 as inflation remains stubbornly high. How long has it been since you looked at the terms of your mortgage?...

We are committed to helping you maximise the sale of your property too. We want to introduce you to a free service from Vendor's Advocate, Neville Katz that will benefit anyone selling a property. Craig sat down with Nevile recently, who explained the benefits of...

More than 20% of loans will have their fixed rate end and see their interest rate more than double in some instances in 2023. If you’re facing the fixed rate cliff, it’s time to start preparing. And while we’d all like to believe that our current lender has our best...