Government’s ‘Help to Buy’ scheme set to begin
The Australian Federal Government has unveiled its ambitious ‘Help to Buy’ scheme, designed to make homeownership more accessible for low and middle-income Australians through a co-purchasing model. The initiative, set up to support 40,000 buyers over the next four years, aims to address the growing housing affordability crisis. Under the scheme, the government acts as […]
Six key factors to consider when choosing an investment property this Spring
With Spring selling season just around the corner, it can be a great time for buyers to find an investment property. However, selecting the right investment property requires careful consideration of several factors. Here are six things to look out for when choosing an investment property: Capital growth potential Capital growth refers to the increase […]
Selling your investment property with a lease in place this Spring
Selling an investment property with a tenant in place can be a complex process. However, with careful management, it can be a successful transaction that benefits both the seller and the tenant. As a landlord, there are several things to consider when deciding to sell a property with a current lease this Spring. Here are […]
Brisbane property prices could surge 50% by 2032
Property prices in Brisbane could see a boom of over 50% in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics, according to industry insiders. REA Group Chief Executive Officer, Owen Wilson, said he expects Brisbane to outperform the rest of the country. “I expect Brisbane will see the highest price appreciation in Australia in the lead-up to […]
How Single-income Households can Manage the rising cost of living ??
Living on a single income can be challenging, especially as the cost of living continues to rise. Inflation in Australia is still elevated at 3.6 per cent, and with things like rent rising rapidly, managing on a single income is tougher than ever. Here are some practical strategies for single-income households to manage their finances […]
Brisbane overtakes Canberra as property prices hit new highs
Property prices continue to go from strength to strength with new data showing that values are once again reaching record highs. According to CoreLogic, prices in the combined capital cities rose 0.8 per cent last month with Brisbane officially taking over from Canberra as Australia’s second-most expensive city. Smaller capital cities like Perth (2 per […]
How to quickly improve your credit score
If you’re applying for any kind of finance, ensuring you have a good credit score is one of the most important steps. Your credit score is a track record of how you manage debts. While it can be negatively impacted by late repayments, the good news is that it can also be improved by doing […]
Strategies to generate equity faster
Even when property markets are uncertain and price growth is hard to come by, there are still ways you can get ahead with property investment. Creating equity isn’t always about spending time in the market. You can also manufacture equity if you buy well and implement some proven strategies. While some of the ways to […]
Some important things to keep in mind When Buying your first house.
There are few bigger milestones in life than the purchase of your first home. While it is certainly an exciting process there are a number of considerations you’ll need to take into account before you can begin your journey. Most first home buyers will be looking at using finance to buy a property, and with […]
Six predictions for Australia’s property market in 2024
After a mixed few years for Australian property, experts are starting to look at a number of issues that will potentially play out in 2024. Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, Dr Nicola Powell, said there are six things that might happen in the next 12 months, including interest rates falling, buyers looking for affordability […]