Want more from life after 50? Forget costly and tedious house maintenance. Instead, enjoy excellent facilities, the hobbies and activities you love, and a supportive community—now is the time to right-size your lifestyle. Downsizing your home can feel overwhelming, especially for those who have lived in a family-sized house for many years. The memories it
Selling your home is a big decision, both financially and emotionally. Once you decide to sell there are a number of steps to work through before your house goes on the market. Find out how to set a price for your home, when and how to sell and what happens to your mortgage when you sell
The idea of building a new home can seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task, particularly if you have a trusted builder with a good track record to guide the process. 1. Building a new home takes too long While there’s been much talk of residential building delays, shortages of skilled
Millions of us are renters and millions of us are pet owners. But sometimes it’s not easy to be both. Here’s how to find a pet-friendly apartment and win over your prospective landlord. 1. Talk to your landlord It’s an obvious thing to do, but many renters don’t do it – especially when a property
Moving home provides a golden opportunity for a fresh start, not just in your living space but also in your lifestyle – but it’s important to be discerning about what you’re willing to compromise on and what you’re not. Here are six things you should (and shouldn’t) compromise on when you move home. 1. Location
With a range of tax incentives still available on investment properties, the end of a financial year can be a rewarding time for property investors. We give you our top tips for the end of financial year. 1. Prepay your interest Your lender may let you pay the interest on your investment property home loan in advance,
It’s hard to believe the first half of 2024 has passed and we are now in the new financial year! There’s no denying that the question on everyone’s lips is, “where is the property market headed for the second half of this year?” Well, despite continued interest rate rises earlier this year and the usual
There are a number of extra, often seemingly hidden costs buyers need to be aware of when purchasing their first home. Here are four upfront costs that you should be aware off. 1. Pre-Purchase InspectionsProfessional building and pest inspectors can offer a potential buyer insight as to whether a property may have defects and how
Inspections are like a first date. You only get one chance to make that first impression, so if you want to prepare for an open house inspection, there are a few things you can do ahead of the big day. In order to prepare your property for inspection success, follow this easy check list packed with
Property prices are expected to rise throughout 2024, leading first home buyers to employ savvy strategies to secure their first home. Cost-of-living pressures and sharp increases in interest rates top the list of challenges that have compounded over recent years for first home buyers. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that buying your first house is