The pros and cons of rentvesting Australians, especially those in our capital cities, are often faced with a trade-off due to the rising cost of housing and their limited savings. They can live in more desirable suburbs, but due to high costs of entry, they may have...
5 reasons why this might be a great time to buy With the property market cooling in many parts of Australia, many people may be wondering if now is a good time to buy as either a first-home buyer or investor. Australia’s median property price fell 3.4% in the August...
How to consolidate tax debt If you find yourself owing money to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and you weren’t prepared for it, there are options available to you. What happens if you fail to make your tax payments on time? According to the Australian Taxation...
How is interest calculated on my home loan? As a basic rule, mortgage interest is calculated each day, based on the amount of money (or principal) still owing on your loan. As the principal declines, so does the borrower’s interest bill. For example, if someone took...
How do green home loans work? As more Australians look for ways to minimise their carbon footprint, a growing number of lenders are backing them with ‘green’ loans. Green loans, also known as sustainable loans, are loan products that can be used to finance the...
Dream Home Dilemma: Should You Build or Buy your home? When it comes to owning a home, one of the big decisions you’ll face is whether to build a new home or buy an established one. Each option has its own set of pros and cons, and the best choice depends on...
