Australians have always had a love affair with gardens and outdoor spaces. A beautiful garden helps make a house a home. However, the move towards high density living, smaller dwellings and busy lifestyles that curb our enthusiasm for garden maintenance has seen a growing popularity for alternative […]
When looking to buy a property, you must first invest time working on your wish list. This will set you on the right road to purchasing a house that is right for you.
Key things to consider are:
List the […]
Getting a clear idea of your financial situation and arranging finance ahead 
of time can save you unnecessary headaches later on and let you focus your energies on house hunting.
In a market of greater credit history scrutiny, it is now even more important to have […]
There has been a huge shift in the way a bank’s business is done today due 
to the changing financial landscape.
Once upon a time (in fact, not that long ago) the banking industry’s main objective was to post massive profits, and the term ‘default risk’ […]
Do you know how to protect yourself? 
Identity theft is a type of fraud. It involves stealing money or gaining other benefits by pretending to be someone else. Having your identity stolen can be devastating – both financially and emotionally.
Identity theft can occur […]
Life doesn’t have to be a choice between living it to the fullest right now or 
being tied down in your own home with a huge mortgage.
Did you know you could get a foot in the door of the property market with an investment property […]
Defaulting on your home loan is something that should be avoided at all 
costs, as it can leave devastating and ongoing effects. Not only can it tarnish your credit history and make it very difficult to secure a loan in the future, but may also […]
That is a really BIG question!
With historically low interest rates a current topic of conversation, many 
clients are asking the question: Do we fix our loan or is it better to have a variable rate?
Well, that all depends on your […]
When our home or car insurance is due for renewal each year, most of us 
invest the time to shop around and investigate the competition to make sure we are getting a good deal.
The average Australian with a mortgage spends 18% of their gross income […]
Purchasing your first home or investment property does not necessarily 
need to be an overwhelming experience. While there are many factors that need to be considered, having a good understanding of the process before you commence will place you in good stead.
Before you commence the […]