How to access the equity in your home
If you're planning a renovation you're likely to be looking to increase your property's value. So understanding how to use your equity to do this, and how to access it, may be essential to the success of your plans.
Beware of Clickbait Home Loan Offers
If you’re an owner-occupier planning to move up the property ladder, you’ve likely seen eye-catching ads promising “the lowest rates” or “huge savings” on home loans. While these offers may sound enticing, they often come with hidden catches that could leave you worse off financially.
The Steps to Home Loan Pre-approval
Saving heaps of time by knowing in advance exactly what you can afford is one of the most common bits of sage advice HoLo clients would pass on to house hunters who are starting (or even already into) their journey.
Stamp Duty Explained
But what exactly is Stamp Duty and why do you have to pay it? What discounts or waivers are there where you want to buy, and are you eligible for any of them?
5 ways to find and keep quality tenants in your investment property
Finding reliable tenants can feel a bit like you’re a judge on The Voice. You’ve had countless applications, and whittled it down to a top 12, 8 and 4 – but how do you know when you’ve found a star tenant?
Buying an investment property off-the-plan: 6 things to consider
There’s something about that moment you realise you’ve become a property investor. That sense of achievement; knowing that you’ve reached a financial milestone that puts you in ‘the club’.
And property developers absolutely know it - and know how to use it. Welcome to the world of buying-off-the-plan.
4 common property investment mistakes
Thinking about mastering your renovation? Here are six of the key cost drivers to consider.
How much does it cost to refinance a home loan?
So you’re thinking of refinancing? If so, then be aware: there may be costs involved in switching banks. Remember to weigh up these costs against the long-term benefits when considering refinancing.