INDUSTRY NEWS & HELPFUL ARTICLES

There are some things home buyers can get without reaching into their pockets, so why not make the most of them?

If you have a home loan as well as credit card debt or car loan repayments, it is best to pay off the high interest loans before you get aggressive with your mortgage.

Parents are now helping their children with their first home loan, and there are many ways to do this.

One property investment strategy to consider is purchasing off-the-plan property and there are a few ways to ensure you avoid common pitfalls made by investors.

Consider your personal circumstances and the amount of time you have to expend on a property before choosing an investment strategy.

There has been a modest increase in the number of new dwellings built over the past year, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

There are a few simple ways to reduce the lifespan of your loan so you can be debt-free sooner than planned.

There may be a few advantages to refinancing your home loan- you may be able to pay off debt more quickly, borrow against the equity for other costs or consolidate your loans.

The Reserve Bank has opted to leave the cash rate at its historically low level of 2.5 per cent, which is good news for those looking to climb up the property ladder.

Unit values are increasing at a slower pace than that of houses, which could be encouraging news for those looking to make their first move in residential property investment.

The level of national vacancies remained relatively stable during the month of August, which may be good news for those looking to invest in residential property.

Industry research group BIS Shrapnel has forecast a ‘moderate’ increase in demand for new residential land in South Australia, indicating that it may be a great time to step into the real estate market.