BUYING A HOME – THE ULTIMATE CHECKLIST

Buying a home is a major commitment (and might be the biggest of your life). With so much information out there, it is hard to know where to start on your buying journey. To ensure your cross every T, dot every I, and read every inch of fine print, we have put together this handy […]

ADVICE TO FIRST HOME BUYERS

As of January 1st, 2020 singles earning less than $125,000 and couples earning less than $200,000 will only require a 5% minimum deposit. This will vary from region to region and is administered by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC). If you are a lower-income earner looking to enter the property market, now […]

THE ULTIMATE MOVING GUIDE

About to move into a new place, or are you moving out for the first time? Here is a comprehensive list of everything to need to know to make the move a little more bearable. Forget the moving horror stories, by implementing a plan and utilising these tips and tricks, you can make moving house […]

THE ART OF NEGOTIATION

Got your eyes on the prize but just don’t know how to initiate negotiation and enter buyers territory? Good news is, you don’t have to be a skilled negotiator to get a great price for your dream property. Here are some tips and tricks you can use to start negotiating today!   DO YOUR RESEARCH […]

WHAT THE CURRENT MARKET MEANS FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS

We all know that the property market is ever-changing and following the recent election and the cutting of interest rates it is now more important than ever to analyse the market before diving straight in. Here is a rundown of what the market is currently doing, how you can break into it and some tips […]

HOW TO: MAKE AN OFFER

Making an offer on a property can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time! It’s a massive financial decision and is one you don’t want to mess up. The actual act of making an offer on a private treaty is quite straightforward and will be easy once you chat to your real estate agent […]

FIRST HOME BUYERS: TOP TIPS FOR BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME

Purchasing your first home is a big deal so it’s okay to feel a bit scared about the whole process! It’s a big financial and emotional investment and one you need to get right the first time. To help the process seem a little less stressful and daunting, here are some of our top tips […]

FIRST HOME BUYERS – GET YOUR $20,000 BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE BUDGET 2017     With house prices continually increasing it’s harder than ever for first home buyers to get into the market. A lot of pressure has been put on both state and federal governments to fix this affordability crisis and in the lead up to the announcement of […]