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Buying property off the plan is exciting as it means you get to own a brand-new home, but make sure you know what’s involved. Start by asking these five questions: 1. Do you know the risks? When buying an apartment, unit or house off the plan, you’re purchasing a promise. You can’t step into the Read the full article…

A small business loan can be invaluable when you’re establishing your business or when an unforeseen setback occurs, but you don’t want a loan to be short-term gain and long-term pain. Here are six common mistakes businesses should avoid when it comes to commercial finance. Mistake #1: Not getting the right loan A thriving business Read the full article…

Accidents happen. Bad things happen to good people. Times change. When life is cruising along nicely, it can be all too easy to forget these things. So why do most of us insure our cars, our home and contents? We insure against our medical expenses, even our pets’ medical expenses. We protect ourselves against loss, Read the full article…

Understanding how much borrowing capacity you have when buying your first home is an essential step for all newcomers to home ownership. The question of “How much can I borrow?” rears its ugly head for all new home buyers. As daunting as it can be, understanding your borrowing power is important – and essential – Read the full article…

Buying your first home is both exciting and scary. It feels like there is so much to know and do, it can be overwhelming. Here is your easy guide to getting a home loan. 1. Work out your budget Sit down and work out all your income and expenses. How much would you be comfortable Read the full article…

Buying your first home is an exciting time. Before you start looking, you need to know how much you can borrow so you know which properties are in your price range. How much you can borrow will be determined by a few things. 1. Your income Your income helps lenders work out how much you Read the full article…

Off-the-plan properties offer great opportunities and benefits with the possibility of capitalising on value growth before the property is even completed. There are also horror stories about shoddy construction and plummeting values. So, how can you make sure that you get the best deal? What is off-the-plan? Buying off-the-plan is agreeing to buy a property Read the full article…

Your credit score is a number between 0 and 1,200, based on your financial habits. Anything above 700 is considered good, with over 800 being ideal, anything under 600 is considered bad. They have been created using years of data patterns to help lenders lend to borrowers who are less likely to default. The higher Read the full article…

Investing in property is a great way to build wealth, however, things can go wrong at times and it’s important to be aware of your risks before you invest. Here are a few issues to be aware of and prepare for: 1. Length of sale If you suddenly find yourself in a position where you Read the full article…

If you want to invest in property, you can realise your property investment goals sooner by using the equity in your home. Investing in property is something that appeals to many Australians. Despite what many think, property investing isn’t just for the wealthy. With the right finance, planning and strategy an investment property may be Read the full article…