I’ve written about this recently for Proadviser, and I thought I would add to the conversation over here. Property valuations are one of the trickiest aspects of my job, in that they can cause the most grief. A poor valuation can ‘kill a deal’ meaning you can’t do what you wanted to do. […]
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Getting your valuation right when you’re building
The valuation has to be one of the biggest hurdles when you’re building a home, as it can be done a number of ways – and it can come back to the lender instruction as to how it is done. I’ve heard of ‘Valuer General land value’ (you know, what you pay your rates based […]
Got an urge to renovate?
An interesting article out today says people are shying away from renovating their home because of being unsure how to finance it and bring it all together. (source: The Advisor https://www.theadviser.com.au/breaking-news/31430-refinancing-for-renos-too-difficult-survey?utm_source=The+Adviser&utm_campaign=The_Adviser_Bulletin04_02_2015&utm_medium=email) If this is you and you’re living in a tired old box you hate STOP! We’re here to help! Sure, its less straight forward than a […]
How to pay for your build – with cash!
My goal for all of us (myself included) is to pay off that home loan – I mean once you’ve done that you can go on more holidays, help the kids, choose your hours at work (buy more property!)… And today I spoke to a day who has done just this – owns her home […]
What you pay along the way when you’re building
Building a new home – what you pay along the way…. Building is an exciting process! It’s easy to get lost in worrying about the process but don’t worry – let’s see what we can do to make this a little easier… Here are some of the things to allow for: When […]
How to build a house | mortgage broker sydney
Who was it that said there’s nothing like the feeling of a brand new home? I could not agree more! While most will tell you that building a home is a nightmare I think it’s a dream come true and I look forwarding to building again. With Home loan comparison we show you how! Sure, […]
Pest and building inspection, do I really need one?
You spend a lot of time and effort searching for the perfect property to buy. When you find the right one, it can be very exciting and you can even fall in love! Buying a property can be a very emotional decision, so it is important to get professional advice to ensure you remain sensible […]
A building loan need a specialist mortgage broker
Building a home is undoubtably – no question at all – one of the most stressful adventures you can consider undertaking. So many unknowns – how will it all pan out? Does that bench really go with those cupboards? Will my furniture fit here? I know in my own first build I focussed on storage, […]
You’re building – that’s great! But are you blogging too?
So, you’re building a home? That’s great, but are you blogging too? The craziest thing happened the other night… (sounds like the start of a Hollywood blockbuster). I met with some people- gorgeous people – who’re building a home and need some help with finance. They were very upfront about where they had found my […]