How to Win at Auction Auctions can be stressful and intense, but they’re a fast way to buy or sell property. To succeed, it’s crucial to understand the unpredictable and rapid nature of the auction process. Here are some tips: Prepare Yourself To ensure you have a good understanding of how auctions run, their format…
Understanding Your Home Loan There’s a lot to think about when buying a home. From saving a deposit, to getting pre-approval, house hunting to sale and purchase agreements, building inspections through to settlement. But one of the most important parts of buying a home is choosing the right home loan. With so many products and…
Using Your Equity to Grow Your Investment If you’ve paid off part of your mortgage or made improvements to your home that have increased its value, you may have equity that could be used to buy an investment property. Equity is the difference between your home’s current value and what you owe on your mortgage,…
Book Your Home Loan Review As your biggest expense, keeping track of your home loan and any changes to the market or your situation makes good financial sense. An annual home loan review could lead to significant savings, give you access to better home loan features, or let you tap into your home’s equity to…
Property Valuations: Maximizing Your Property’s Worth Refinancing your mortgage to get a better deal or to use the equity in your property means arranging a valuation of your property to determine its value. Getting a lower-than-expected valuation can affect the interest rate your lender offers and the amount of equity you can tap into. Here’s how…