First home buyers who purchase a property worth up to $1million will save thousands on stamp duty costs under the new NSW government scheme. In changes announced today by NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet to stamp duty threshold, stamp duty will be waived for homes up to $800,000 and discounted up to $1 … Read more
Welcome back to our ultimate guide for first-time home sellers. We’ve answered all the important questions you may have before selling your home. You can read Part I here! How much is my home worth? Your home’s worth depends on several things: the land value, home improvements and renovations, the … Read more
Selling a home for the first time can be quite overwhelming when not familiar with the real estate world and its jargon. You might wonder what an agency agreement is, how much your property is worth, when the best time to sell is, how to get the best price, etc. … Read more
Consolidate your debts. Multiple debts can be stressful, both because of the financial hit each month and the need to remember lots of different due dates. By consolidating these debts with your mortgage, you could swap that confusing mix of debt obligations for one simple repayment each month. Simplify to … Read more
We’re all looking for better ways to use our hard-earned money. Managing our income and savings is so important if we wish to get ahead. The cost of living seems like it’s always increasing, our circumstances can change and the economy is forever fluctuating. We have to make savvy decisions … Read more
REIA’s Adrian Kelly gives advice on what residential property investors should do when dealing with their landlord insurance. As each Australian state works out what support and processes are to be put in place for landlords and tenants, the elephant still sits in the corner of the room, waiting to … Read more
If you were counting on a pre-approval to secure your new property, looking to refinance, or shopping for a home loan, things have changed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Lenders are revising their lending criteria, with a focus on borrowers considered to be in high-risk industries. Casual … Read more
Sellers who have held off from going to market because of COVID-19 have been handed an opportunity to ensure their home stands out from the pack in a few months. With Australians spending more time at home because of self-isolation measures, experts believe now is the time to undertake property … Read more
Planning to get some gardening done during your time in isolation? Or you’ve just always wanted to own an amazing envy-worthy veggie garden!? Get your green thumbs on and read all-out top tips for planting and growing from seeds to get the garden if your dreams! Seeds Seed saving is … Read more
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to hit the hip pockets of Australians, the big four banks are coming to the table with relief measures for existing customers. Business closures and job losses have had a flow-on effect for many Australians who are now struggling to manage their home loan repayments. … Read more