March 7, 2016
Common pitfalls to avoid when buying land
Buying a block of land sounds pretty simple right? It can be, but be sure to avoid these common pitfalls when buying land. Failing to
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February 3, 2016
Land titles and property ownership
Most buyers and sellers in the property market have heard the term land title and have a vague understanding of its meaning and relationship to ownership.
February 2, 2016
Construction of new homes finally on the rise
The improving housing market has finally led to an increase in new-home construction – for the first time in three years.
February 2, 2016
New home building may lead economic growth
The Housing Institute of Australia (HIA) has said it might be the housing sector that stimulates the country’s next round of growth.
January 22, 2016
Are we watching the wrong bubble?
The threat of a property bubble in Australia is a constant presence in the current economic climate, but perhaps there’s a different bubble we should be more concerned about.
January 22, 2016
Home renovations all the rage as property market heats up
The robust property market and rising prices are seeing more Aussies turn to home renovations.
January 21, 2016
Melbourne’s tradies among the cheapest in Australia
If you’ve bought a doer-upper or want to improve your existing home in Melbourne there’s good news, a new report says the state has the cheapest tradies in Australia.
January 21, 2016
New construction loan gives builders second chance at finance
Are you planning a construction development but can’t get finance? A non-bank lender has launched a new construction loan product that might be able to help you.
January 21, 2016
Exit fee winners and losers
After months of build-up, exit fees have officially become a thing of past. And as predicted, some lenders are simply jacking up upfront fees to make up for the shortfall.
January 20, 2016
Taking the punt on a yet-to-be-built property
The first home owners grant (FHOG) is set for some changes in the new financial year. As of July 1st 2013 the current $7000 grant will be lifted to $10000. But there’s a catch. You must be purchasing a new home, or a home off the plan.