Are you currently looking at the property market, and feeling very unsure that you'll ever be able to buy your own home? We don't blame you, with places like Sydney showing median dwelling values over the $1 million mark, as of January this year according to CoreLogic RP Data. If you look around, though, you'll […]
Category Archives: First Home Buyer
Thinking strategically about your mortgage
With a lot of mortgage promotion and comment focused on interest rates and fees, many borrowers are convinced that the cost of the mortgage is the most important factor they need to look at when choosing the right home loan. The interest rate is really important but if not backed up with the right lending […]
Why do your mortgage rates matter?
Do you know how important your mortgage rate, otherwise known as your interest rate, is? Before you take out a home loan, you should consider all the options on the market. If you choose a mortgage interest rate that's too high, you could be paying off your loan for a lot longer than you initially […]
Why buying property in Sydney is still a good idea
Ever considered buying property in Sydney, but thought you couldn't because it was too expensive? The New South Wales capital is the most expensive city by median dwelling value ($1,056,000 according to CoreLogic RP Data to the end of 2016). However, that doesn't mean buying a home there is an unrealistic goal. Buying a home […]
A look at the costs of building your first home
Why buy your first home when you can build it? The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that In August 2016 alone 5,641 new construction mortgages were opened, so Australia clearly loves to get creative with its new homes. You'll have total control over the final shape of your home, gain the ability to add […]