Saving your first deposit The path to home ownership starts with saving for your first home deposit. For many, it requires a new attitude to financial responsibility and learning some new financial techniques to make your savings grow. Here’s some tips for making that lump sum grow quicker. Work out a budget Managing your money […]
Tag Archives | sydney mortgage broker
Should you refinance your mortgage?
Refinancing is the term used for arranging to pay out an existing mortgage with a new loan. With interest rates at historical lows, many home owners and investors are lining up to refinance their mortgages. But is it the right move for you? The benefits to refinancing can be real, offering the possibility of savings […]
Property investing secrets that everyone should know
The Australian property market has been going strong, with a lot of the activity fuelled by investors. With interest rates at historically low levels, many people are considering the purchasing their first investment property. But making a profit from an investment property isn’t guaranteed – here’s a few property investment secrets that may help you […]
How to get out of making mortgage repayments (but still keep the house!)
So today I offered myself up as an expert and invited you to join me for a (virtual) coffee at the very lovely Lewers Bequest cafe in Emu Plains. Sitting out in the sunshine on lovely wooden tables and chairs… but I digress… Two questions came out of this – the first: “How can I […]
Investing in a holiday home?
Investing in a holiday home As the cool of winter sets in, thoughts of the beach may be far from your mind. However, winter is often a great time to look at buying a beach house or holiday home. There’s a lot to think about when purchasing a holiday home. Where should I buy? What […]
Lending & Tax Time: Jargon explained
Lending & Tax Time: Jargon explained Well, the tell-tale signs that we are near the end of the financial year are upon us! Advertisements for EOFY sales are everywhere we look, search parties for those mislaid receipts, and the usual tax time property jargon such as “depreciation” and “negative gearing” being bandied around the water […]
Top tips for loans to buy a property in your SMSF
Here are my top tips from the last half dozen or so loans that I have done for self managed super funds. 1 – Start with your broker & your financial planner! The structure for purchasing a property in your self managed super fund requires a separate trust for each property and the deed must […]
Is investing in property affordable?
Is investing in property affordable? Yes! The answer for most people is a resounding YES! More than that, can you afford NOT to do it? Now remember, this is for your education only, it’s not advice – I don’t have a clue about your personal circumstances, but I am happy to take a look at […]
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 […]