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In the wake of 13 consecutive cash rate hikes through 2022 and 2023, many aspiring homeowners and current mortgage holders are feeling uncertain. Worried about achieving your home ownership dream, perhaps you’re questioning what steps to take towards your property investment goals, or you just don’t know what the right thing to do is? In such times, having a skilled professional by your side is invaluable. We are equipped to guide you through your property journey, amidst the cu...

Getting ready to buy a home starts with saving for the deposit. It might seem challenging, but with a solid strategy, you can make it happen. Here are several things to consider to get you started and on track for home ownership sooner than you think. 1) Set a Realistic Savings Goal Determine how much you need for a home deposit based on the property you want to buy and your lender's requirements. Typically, a deposit of at least 20% of the property's purchase price is recommended ...

Are you new to the world of property investing? If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head at property jargon, we’re here to turn that confusion into clarity. Imagine dazzling your dinner guests with your newfound knowledge, effortlessly chatting about the ins and outs of the market. Negative Gearing In simple terms, negative gearing happens when the expenses of maintaining your property—think interest repayments, council rates, and maintenance costs—outweig...

Thinking about purchasing your own home this year? How exciting!  The dream of homeownership is facing some new challenges, especially for those in their twenties. Recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows the rate of young adults owning a home dropped from 50% in 1971 to only 36% in the latest 2021 Census. Even for those aged 30–34, it fell from 64% to 60%.   But the dream of having your own home is still very much alive! &nbs...

The wonderful thing about property investing is that it opens your world up to different ways to potentially build your wealth. However, Australian Taxation Office figures released in June 2023 showed that a quarter of Australia’s property investments are held by 1% of taxpayers. Many of those investors are over the age of 50. If you don’t fit into this category, all hope isn’t lost! You can still approach property investment strategically now by following these ...