The Great Australian Dream has centered on home ownership; the detached house, a Hills Hoist in the backyard and a Golden Labrador to dig up your garden. But, with average house prices in some metro areas around the $1 million mark, has the Great Australian Dream become more of a fantasy for first home buyers? How… [Read More]
Archives for April 2019
Why you should consider ditching the car to save for a home
Car ownership is on the decline with young Australians. The change could be due to rising housing prices and thus altered priorities for first-time home buyers. The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that between 2012 and 2016, the number of 18- and 19-year-olds who held a licence was down… [Read More]
Comparing Loans: What to look out for
With so many loan options and an increasingly complex market, it can be hard to pick the best loan for your needs. There are many different factors to consider when it comes to choosing loans. In this article, we outline the features you need to look out for when comparing loan options. The Loan Type… [Read More]