Home ownership? Just a dream, say Western Australians
The great Australian dream is seemingly becoming just that; a dream, with 40% of Western Australians saying that mortgage repayments are the biggest obstacle in owning their own home.
A buyer’s guide to Canberra’s newer suburbs
New suburbs are constantly popping up in Canberra, and they are proving ever popular with people wishing to buy property in them.
Increasing number of Australians struggling to pay off their mortgage
A recent study has found that 1 in 5 Australians (18%) are struggling with mortgage repayments
Property management – 7 Helpful tips to getting the best services
Property managers exist to help you get the most out of your property, in terms of ensuring the least amount of personal involvement is required by you as a landlord.
Sydney’s inflated house prices
Real estate experts are now predicting that rushed decisions made by homeowners in recent years are likely to come back and bite them on the you-know-what very shortly.
Flipping houses – Do you need a really strong arm?
Whilst interest rates are still at a record low and negative gearing tax breaks are firmly entrenched, real estate is an attractive option for investors.
The Aussie property market – Tougher than ever
While it’s been incredibly difficult for first home buyers to enter the market Australia-wide, metropolitan locations like Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are proving to be the toughest of the lot.
Buying up against the clock
For most people, buying into a piece of real estate is the most significant and expensive purchase we could make. For this reason alone, buying a house is not a task to be undertaken lightly.