Till Death Do Us Part – Guide to your legal will
February 20, 2015
Australians’ “she’ll-be-right” attitude to life may be creating unnecessary angst when we die. More than 45 per cent of us don’t have a will, which
Buyer blunders and how to avoid them for investment properties
February 12, 2015
Your home is likely to be the biggest purchase you make, so it’s something you want to get right. Mistakes can be stressful and costly.
Boosting rental return on investment
January 30, 2015
You’ve taken the plunge into the investment property pool and now have to find tenants. Although most rental markets throughout Australia remain tight, there’s still
Ease the squeeze
January 18, 2015
The good news is interest rates are at record lows. The bad news is the average mortgage size in most Australian capitals has hit an
Kids & Money: Making Cents – Teaching kids about money
January 10, 2015
“Money doesn’t grow on trees,” we tell our kids. But do we help them understand where it comes from and what to do with it?
Take cover with home insurance
December 20, 2014
Summer once again highlighted the extremities of our harsh Australian weather. In addition to Dorothea Mackellar’s droughts and flooding rains, communities too often contend with
Save on electricity bill – switch on to power savings
November 30, 2014
With electricity costs rising and temperatures dipping, now is the perfect time to get charged up about changing your home habits. We’ve put together our
Home loan terms
November 18, 2014
Gone are the days when the only home loan on offer was a principal and interest arrangement, paid by the month over 25 years. Now,
To buy or build? Guide for first home buyers
September 22, 2014
Many buyers struggling to find the right home are going back to the drawing board and building rather than buying an existing home. There are
Selling your house in the spring
August 22, 2014
With many property buyers in hibernation over winter, now is a great time for would-be vendors to spruce up their properties, ready for selling your