BRISBANE – IS IT THE NEXT PROPERTY HOTSPOT?For a long time, Sydney and Melbourne have been cities to watch in the Australian property market. Unprecedented growth, cut-throat auctions and large-scale developments dotted across these cities have helped many...
Australian Homeownership Soars: Escaping Rental StrugglesDespite the soaring costs of living and successive interest rate hikes, homebuying intentions have climbed, as shown by the latest data. So why are so many people still chasing the great Australian dream? And...
Recently, I sat across from a client who had a casual $2 million sitting in his bank account. That’s right – two million dollars, just languishing in an ordinary bank account, not achieving very much. He wasn’t investing in the stock market. He wasn’t contributing...
Mortgage serviceability can feel like a frustrating hurdle to clear, but it is an important safeguard against borrowing too much, particularly in the current interest rate landscape. It’s in the best interests of all parties involved if your mortgage is chugging along...
Australians are increasingly “thinking small” when it comes to buying a home and cracking the property market. It comes with perks such as affordability, more desirable locations, and lower maintenance. A recent ING study surveyed over 1000 Australians about their...