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Seek family assistance

Tuesday, 2 November 2010

By: Kate Miller

Did you know your parents might be able to help you scale the property ladder – without even dipping their hands into their pockets? (more…)

Current market offers opportunity for investment

Monday, 1 November 2010

By: Kate Miller

Flat property market conditions are boding well for prospective investors, offering an ideal window of opportunity to get into the property market. (more…)

Too busy to find the perfect property?

Thursday, 28 October 2010

By: Kate Miller

Help is at hand for aspiring property buyers keen to get into the market but finding it impossible to fit house hunting in to their busy schedules. (more…)

How much is too much?

Wednesday, 27 October 2010

By: Kate Miller

First home buyer mortgage pressure is on the rise, according to a new report, with as many as one in two first home buyer households dedicating more than a third of their disposable income to housing. (more…)

Xmas debt hangover a real risk for aspiring home buyers

Tuesday, 26 October 2010

By: Kate Miller

Wishful home buyers should plan their Christmas shopping now in order to avoid starting the New Year bogged down in debt – a guaranteed way to spoil any well-intended deposit saving plans. (more…)

Safe as houses

Monday, 25 October 2010

By: Kate Miller

When it comes to choosing a first home, there are a lot of things which dominate first home buyers’ lists, including size, price range and proximity to public transport. But what about safety? (more…)

Time to factor in higher interest rates

Friday, 22 October 2010

By: Kate Miller

Home buyers should expect borrowing costs to rise at some point very soon, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)indicated this week. (more…)

First home buyers seek family help

Thursday, 21 October 2010

By: Kate Miller

An increasing number of first home buyers are joining forces with their families in a bid to crack the property market. (more…)

Rental payments – qualification for a home loan?

Wednesday, 20 October 2010

By: Kate Miller

One of the country’s largest mortgage broking groups is calling on lenders to consider rental payments as evidence of first home buyers’ ability to service a home loan. (more…)

First home buyers unsure about government help

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

By: Kate Miller

Almost half of Australians are unaware of the federal government’s $1.2 billion First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA) scheme, a national survey has found – are you one of them? (more…)

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