As the famous Daryl Kerrigan stated in the timeless classic movie, The Castle, "It's not a house, it's a home. A man's home is his castle." But how does your "castle" support your health? Is it really your castle or is a dilapidated relic in need of some TLC? So let's break this down into the health of your mind, body and spirit. Mind [...]
How well do you know your options when it comes to finance? How well do you think you understand leverage and your ability to use what you have to get more? We tend to totally understand that if we want to get more, we have to work harder. We leverage our energy, our brains, our skills and our connections to make things happen - [...]
Buying a home is something that just seems out of reach for so many young people. As their parent, you may be in the very fortunate position to be able to help them. What's the best way to help? That depends on both yours and their financial position, so here are some ideas: Coaching and educating - the earlier the better! The younger they [...]
Buying your first home as a couple is exciting! It can also be scary, exhausting, exhilarating, stressful, fun and every other emotion known to mankind. So, here are my tips to help you achieve this massive goal: * Make sure you are both on the same page. Don't get caught up in your partner's excitement or fear. Talk it out and make sure it's [...]
Is less more when it comes to your home? There was a distinct movement a few years back that bigger was better. In some instances and for some people, this is still the case. They want the large home with space to spread out. A room for everything and plenty of room for everyone. For some, it's a status symbol. For others, it's what [...]
Have you ever renovated a property? I find that it’s a love-hate kind of thing. We usually love the end result, but it’s often a struggle to get there. So what have I learnt from multiple renovations and years of talking to clients who renovate? A lot! So thought I’d share my top tips to help you navigate your next renovation. 1. Get recommendations [...]
Happy New Financial Year! 🥳 🥂 This is usually only a date celebrated by those of us who work in finance, but I challenge you to join me in the fun. Let's go old school and grab a pen and notepad. Take a few minutes to write down your current financial situation. What's your mortgage or any loan balance? Credit card balance? Do you [...]
It’s easy to lose track of spending when you’re renovating. Unless you’ve got a single project manager, you’ve usually got multiple tradies, invoices coming in left, right and centre, plus you might be running to the hardware store or other suppliers yourself. So, how do you keep track of what’s going out and manage everything? Firstly, whatever you think it’s going to cost you, [...]
If you're planning on selling your property or just want to increase the aesthetics on your home, here are a few DIY ideas that won't break the bank: 1. Improve kerb appeal - take a look at your home as though you were a stranger driving up. How does it look? How is your front lawn? Could it do with some fertilizer or [...]
Investing in property is a goal for so many of us. As a nation, we’re in love with property and the riches that it promises. Which is why it’s really important to know your numbers before you sign on the dotted line. What impact will this property have on your cashflow? What impact will that have on your lifestyle? So firstly, you need to [...]
