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If you're considering putting your house on the market, here are few tips and tricks for knowing the best time of year to sell. Anyone who has bought or sold a house will tell you that spring is the traditional time of year to sell. And sure, gardens are in full bloom, the days are lighter and brighter and buyers have that ever enticing thought of 'being in before Christmas'. But, let's be honest, the best time to sell a house is when the demand for property is high and supp...

Learn how to overcome your fear of investing. If you're reading this blog, chances are you're giving some serious consideration to investing in property to help build your wealth and improve your financial security. After all, you've probably heard about the advantages of owning an investment property such as the tax deductions, having a tenant pay off the mortgage for you, and the fact that property values in Australia double on average every seven to 10 years. But...

Top considerations for lending (and spending) in Australia. It's no secret that Australians love to spend money. In fact, we owe about $100 billion in credit card and personal loan debt, according to the Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority. So, you are definitely not alone in wanting to know whether you're better off with a personal loan or a credit card. Firstly, there's no doubt credit cards are convenient and allow for immediate spending, but with an a...

Looking to invest? Weigh up your options with this at-a-glance guide for investing in shares versus purchasing property. If you're interested in building your wealth, it's only a matter of time before you'll start weighing into the shares vs property debate. In fact, you've probably already noticed that everyone's finance path is different. And while buying property might be right for you, investing in shares could be a smart money move for the next person. ...

5 simple steps to budgeting for your next property You've probably already noticed that working out how much you should spend on a property, rather than how much you could spend is a smart approach to money management. Before deciding on where you want to buy, or even what type of property you're after, it's best to think about exactly how much you should spend. And, to help work that out, here are five easy but vital considerations to make when calculating your propert...