Buying property in your super fund is increasingly popular, and lets face it, most of us are jaded by the current investment options so for most Aussies it makes sense to at least look at buying property – bricks and mortar, we just understand it. I can’t argue with this, but I want to put a […]
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When is not the right time to sell?
If you listen to anyone real estate is all about location, location, location (and timing, but thats kinda quietly whispered behind because frankly it’s a minefield). If you asked me when is the perfect time to sell I would say never – but with a big asterix. I’ll start here, In 2010 I sold up and […]
Two “I won’t qualify for a loan”‘s, two approvals!
So, today I had two loans approved for two clients – both of whom didn’t think they could be approved, how chuffed do you think I feel?! But the point is, and I have a whole section on my blog on “you have almost no chance of being approved if you walk in the door […]
Settlement Day Explained
Everyone wants to know what happens on Settlement day – do I need to be there, what actually happens, when do I get my keys!! Thanks to Cnnnective Aggregation for this great article. Settlement Day is the most exciting day in your property purchasing journey. For less experienced property buyers, the day the vendor hands over […]
Who should not buy off the plan?
Buy now, make money in your sleep!! Great when it works – and I won’t deny it can. But buying off the plan is not without its own risks – lets look at what they are so we can work out who should NOT do it. To be clear, I’m talking about long term […]
Have you ever heard of a property being “Company title”?
Another one to file under you have almost no chance of getting approved when you walk in the door of your local bank! I have a lovely gent buying a new property right now which has an unusual designation, instead of standard torrens title (most homes) or strata title (most townhouses or units etc) […]
Secret baby business
Who doesn’t love to hear about a baby? The things I love most about my job are: The beautiful people I work with everyday – almost without exception they are absolutely wonderful and I consider it an honour to help them The maths – sorry, it’s true! And driving around Sydney with the roof off […]
That money is the root of all evil – Bullocks!
Apologies for the tone but – money is the root of all evil…what a load of rubbish! Mindless pursuit of money to the exclusion of good judgement – yep. But the having or the not having of money – no way. Money is, like so many weapons of destruction, a benign tool. Nothing more. You […]
Women rule when it comes to property | Australian Mortgage Brokers
I’ve come across a great article written by an accountant and author for the book “Man Down: Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That Women Are Better Cops, Drivers, Gamblers, Spies, World Leaders, Beer Tasters, Hedge Fund Managers, and Just About Everything Else.” He says “There seems to be increasing evidence to suggest that women are better […]