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Just when we thought it would be doom and gloom, the Australian housing market defied industry expectations in 2020 and will continue to do so in 2021. While nationally housing prices rose, Brisbane was the leader in growth with home values up by 3.5...
read moreAre you tempted to refinance in order to secure a cash back deal? You might have heard lenders offing between $1000 to $4000 cash in hand when they refinance through a particular lender. Is this offer as good as it sounds? Let’s explore your options. What...
read moreWhat to Look for When Buying an Investment Property Investment properties can be a great way to create passive income and given the current economic climate, rental properties are predicted to be a secure investment. If you’re in the market to invest in...
read moreCurrent Government Grants Available to Brisbane Residents According to many industry experts, there’s never been a better time to buy a property in Brisbane. The rebounding economy, increased interstate migration and a surge in first home buyers have all...
read moreHow to Improve Your Credit Score? Improving your credit score can be relatively easy - if you put your mind to it. But why does it even matter? Well, it matters because when you’re ready to buy your first home or you’re buying a different home and need to...
read moreFirst Home Loan Deposit Scheme Extension - What You Need To Know As First Home Buyers in Queensland? The popular First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) has been extended for eligible first time home buyers in Queensland, Australia. This means there another 10,000...
read moreKnowing where to start in your home buying journey can be confusing. Gaining a pre-approval or approval in principle is one of the very first steps in the process, so knowing what they’re all about will help you start house hunting. Think of it as your safe guard to...
read moreCan I Refinance My Home Loan in Queensland? When should I refinance my home loan? The answer is not that simple as it seems. The most usual reason for switching to another lending professional is to obtain a lower interest rate. But before understanding the other...
read moreSo you’ve decided you want to buy a new home? Congratulations! Making this huge decision is just the first step in your upcoming home loan journey. But it’s an exciting one. The next step is to save for the deposit. But how much do you actually need for a deposit?...
read moreLenders Mortgage Insurance Explained - How to Avoid Paying it Lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) is essentially an insurance policy you, as the mortgage holder, pays that protects the lenders from financial loss. Yes, you heard correctly, you pay for it, not the...
read moreWhat are some of the incentives that various federal, state and other bodies have announced to help us all get through this once in a lifetime event? We have outlined below a summary of the key governments measures to help businesses and investors navigate through the...
read moreRecent data by CoreLogic and the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed an increasing demand for mortgage lending after significant industry changes throughout 2019 that helped boost property prices as well. Buyers can lend more now than before and with...
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