According to MoneySmart, 43 per cent of Australians don’t save at all. This is a position that most of us have been in – one that’s all about short term gratification at the expense of long term goals and achievements. Why don’t these Australians save their pennies? Perhaps it’s because they’re being unrealistic with their… [Read More]
Archives for December 2016
Love and mortgages: Buying a home with a partner.
Forget raising a puppy, travelling or keeping your favourite pot plant alive – buying property is the ultimate step forward in your relationship. It’s a massive stride towards a brighter and more secure financial future together, but it isn’t a guaranteed success. If you don’t know what you’re doing, and you don’t agree on the… [Read More]
3 tips on buying a fixer upper
Making a profit on the sale of your home is a beautiful thing indeed. CoreLogic RP Data shows it’s a rather common occurrence in Australia, revealing that the average profit made on property sales is around $100,000 a pop. Buying and renovating a home as a ‘fixer-upper’ could be the way to make sure you’re… [Read More]
4 common mistakes when buying property (and how to avoid them).
Buying a property is a momentous decision that could permanently alter the course of your financial future. To make sure it changes your life for the better it’s essential that each choice you make before and after buying is the right one as mistakes could be costly. From choosing the right home loan, to researching… [Read More]