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Our property guides explore a wide variety of subjects – from buying and selling a home, to property investment, renting and finance.

Can I Buy a House?

By Peter Sarmas on 18 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

If you’ve been asking yourself the question “Am I ready to buy a house?” there are some important factors to consider. Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime, so you need to think carefully about your current situation and whether the decision to purchase a home is the right one for you ...

How to Avoid Dodgy Real Estate Agents When Selling

By Peter Sarmas on 17 Jul 2013 2 Comments

Real estate agents are often stereotyped as people who would say anything to make a sale. Let’s face it – the profession has a bad reputation. It's important to remember that like any industry, there are good agents just as there are bad ones. Good agents can be hard to come by, so check out our tips to track them down ...

Renting a House – Where do I Start?

By Peter Sarmas on 12 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

It can be a big decision to move out of home for the first time. There are so many things to take into consideration – where will you start looking? Who are you going to move in with? What is expected of you financially? Our regular Rental Blogs will explain the ins and outs of the rental process, from applying for a property to finding a housemate ...

Bad Smells a Deal Breaker for Home Buyers

By Peter Sarmas on 10 Jul 2013 2 Comments

Do you have a property for sale that just doesn’t seem to be getting any interest from the buying market? The problem could be simple – your house is giving off the wrong scent. Recent research suggests that unappealing odours in homes could be sending buyers running in the opposite direction, costing you money ...

Investing Outside your Neighbourhood

By Greville Pabst on 20 Jun 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

When investing in property, it is typical for buyers to purchase in areas they know well. Unfortunately, this strategy can sometimes be at the expense of investment performance. Astute investors select property based on the facts ...

The Pros and Cons Of Having A Mortgage Offset Account

By Peter Sarmas on 19 Jun 2013 1 Comment

With the NAB announcing that they’ve cut their five-year fixed-rate by 29 basis points to the 20 year low of 5.55%, you may be thinking that now is a good time to make the switch and fix your home loan’s interest rate. Before you decide, take some time to research the different types of home loans ...