How Much Deposit Do I Need to Buy A House?

How Much Deposit Do I Need to Buy A House?

Knowing how much to save for a deposit is a great way to stay disciplined and on track to meet your homeownership goals. Here’s some information to help you find the magic number. Calculate your borrowing power Your deposit depends on the price of the property...
How to tap into your home’s equity

How to tap into your home’s equity

Once you have equity in your property, you can access it for a variety of purposes, including funding another investment property or renovating your home. A home equity loan is a convenient way to access this equity. The most common type of home equity loan is a line...
Six trends that will transform our homes

Six trends that will transform our homes

The last twenty years have seen many advances in our homes and how we live in them. When we celebrated Christmas in 1997, brick veneer homes were the norm, flat screen TVs and smartphones had not yet been invented, CD stacks were a feature of our living rooms and...
Will ‘rentvesting’ suit you?

Will ‘rentvesting’ suit you?

Where you want to live and where you can afford to live don’t always make a perfect match. What if you love living in the inner city or near the beach or close to your work, yet you can’t afford to buy a property in these locations? ‘Rentvesting’ is a potential way...
7 Tips for Buyers in a Booming Property Market

7 Tips for Buyers in a Booming Property Market

In a heating property market, moving too fast with a purchase by compromising on property due diligence and proper planning can result in financial stress. Here are a few tips to help you act quickly without being reckless. #1 Resist FOMO the surge in property values...