One of the most critical steps in buying a new property is to finance your purchase correctly, ensuring it’s affordable and will not disrupt your lifestyle. An investigation of mortgage options will see you quickly bump up against a common dilemma: should I select a fixed or variable rate? There is no right or wrong…
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There should be two upsides to buying an off-the-plan – competitive pricing compared with similar properties already built and the fact your property will be brand new. These benefits don’t come without a challenge: you must commit to a purchase based on a scale model, artist’s impression and floor plan. As a physical inspection is…
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Rent-vesting is an increasingly mainstream strategy for those seeking to break into the property market or expand their portfolio without impacting their lifestyle. It breaks the traditional approach of buying a property and living in it. It means you can rent in the area you love and buy in the suburb you can afford. It’s a…
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There’s no denying that moving home is stressful. Boxes disappear inside the removal truck at one end and reappear at the other in random locations around your new house. The anxiety of not finding anything can be amplified by screaming children wanting toys or something to eat. So, if you’re juggling kids, pets – or worse, both…
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