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Checklist for buying a house

Posted by Chris Collard on 1 August 2018
Checklist for buying a house
If you're in the market for a new property, follow this checklist to make sure you have considered your money management, the property location, exterior and interior before making an offer. There's no doubt buying a new home can be overwhelming with many considerations to make and pros and cons to way up. After all, it's a huge investment so you want to choose the right property. To help, we've created this extensive checklist for buying a house. Use it during your...
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EOFY Wrap

Posted by Chris Collard on 28 June 2018
EOFY Wrap
  It's been a big financial year and the guys are wrapping up the year by addressing some of the hot topics. Kick back, relax and watch this exhilarating video as the guys discuss the the royal commission, interest rates, changes in lending for investors and 1st home buyers and what it all means for you.                    ...
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Director's report - Is it too late to buy an investment property?

Posted by Mark Attard on 1 August 2017
Director's report - Is it too late to buy an investment property?
5 questions you need to ask that will give you the answer. The general consensus is that the property markets especially in Melbourne and Sydney have peaked or are close to peaking and that property price increases in general will be lower than what we have seen over the recent past. Does this mean you put the cue in the rack and wait for prices to slow down or maybe even drop? History would suggest that when prices slow down or drop, within the next couple of years well locate...
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6 changes property owners need to know from the 2017 budget

Posted by Chris Collard on 23 May 2017
6 changes property owners need to know from the 2017 budget
1. First Home Buyers There's a little bit of good news for first home buyers looking to save up a deposit for their first home. The 2017 federal budget states that they will be able to use their superannuation to assist with saving for a deposit for their home from 1 July 2017.
First home buyers will be able to salary sacrifice up to a maximum of $30,000 or $15,000 per year from their pre-tax income. This is over and above the compulsory superannuation contribution they currently...
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Is the property market about to crash?

Posted by Mark Attard on 2 May 2017
Is the property market about to crash?
Over the last 6 months this is one of the most common questions I have been asked. It's not a new question. It comes around every so often, normally after clients have read an article in one of the daily newspapers or watched a Today Tonight expose' on the crash that has to happen. I myself read an article last week that shared an overseas investment research houses assessment of our property market. For an overseas research house it was quite balanced and thorough but like...
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