Timing is often a challenge when it comes to buying a new home and selling an existing one. In a perfect world, both transactions would happen simultaneously. In reality though, you could end up owning two properties while you sell your existing home. That’s where bridging finance comes in.
Topics: Newsletters, Mortgage Broker, Bridging Finance, Australia Property, mortgage rates, Mortgage Debt
We all know the importance of first impressions, so how your home looks, feels and even smells is crucial when it comes to open homes. Here are some simple and quick tasks you can do around the house before potential buyers arrive that can help your home shine.
Topics: Open Homes, Open For Inspections, Open House
Meth use is increasing at an alarming rate in Australia and is putting both people and properties at serious risk.
In the rental market, landlords are at risk of having their investments devalued or deemed uninhabitable due to meth contamination. Fixing this can be both costly and time consuming, leaving property owners severely out of pocket and with an unoccupied property on their hands. The only way to ensure a rental property is meth free is with regular screenings, particularly in between tenancies.
Topics: Property Management, Investment Property, Landlords, meth testing
It can be hard to update the interior of your home if your landlord doesn’t approve of permanent changes to their property. Whatever change you’re looking for, you might be surprised by what you can do without creating any havoc with your landlord.
Here are some simple tips to change up the look of the property you’re renting.
Topics: Interior design, rent a property
It can be hard to update the interior of your home if your landlord doesn’t approve of permanent changes to their property. Whatever change you’re looking for, you might be surprised by what you can do without creating any havoc with your landlord.
Topics: Property Management, Landlords, Tenants, Australia Property, Home Renovations
When it comes to building a retirement nest egg for the future, property is still viewed as one of the safest long-term investments.
Topics: Property Management, Buying, Australia, Property Investment, Investment Property
Every investment property should have a tax depreciation schedule completed for it. By unlocking the cash flow potential in an investment property, owners can save thousands of dollars every year in their tax return.
Topics: Buying, tax depreciation, Summer, Australia Property, Investing in Property
Throughout December 2017, as a nation we spent an accumulative estimated $30 billion dollar on credit cards. While many of us don’t want to be a statistic, the fact is that nearly half of us won’t be able to reply our Christmas spending within the interest free period (55 days).
Topics: Newsletters, Household Debt, Mortgage Express, Australia Property, saving tips
With summer back in full force, renovation season is in full swing! Whether you’re inspired by the fine weather or the influx of renovation reality shows, it’s a great time to think about giving your property a facelift.
Topics: Home Renovations
There’s a lot to consider when planning the purchase or sale of a property, particularly if you’re bringing funds into Australia or moving funds out.
Topics: Selling, Foreign Investment, Blog, Australia Property