One of the biggest reasons people delay entering the property market is simple — they don’t actually know what they can do. They don't know how much they can borrow, how much deposit they will need, what their "big picture" is, or how to make it all happen. So they guess. They assume. They wait for a “better time” or until they feel more [...]
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 [...]
The year is coming to an end and it’s been a big one. My business has grown with the acquisiton of another Mortgage Choice franchise, my team has expanded, my responsibilities have increased. But what excites me most is the fact that my reach has increased. I can now help even more people create a financially fantastic future through property ownership. That’s what I’m [...]
One thing that Aussies love is buying property. Sadly, particularly for younger generations, this "Great Aussie Dream" seems to be out of reach now with affordability being such a challenge. But we can always try, right? If you're hanging onto this dream or trying to ignite the dream within your kids, here are my tips to making it happen: Save! Save before you spend. [...]
This is a tough question because there are all kinds of variables that you could look into for the area you’re planning on buying into - but we’ll leave those aside for now and look at when is the wrong time for YOU. When your life is unstable. You may be just coming out of a long term relationship (or thinking you should get [...]
When you’re ready! If you’re preparing for your first dip into home ownership, the last thing you want to do is overanalyse. Chances are that you know: Where you want to live How much money you can borrow. If the two work together, as in you can afford to buy in the area you want to live, BINGO! Get out looking at open homes, [...]
I recently read an article in a magazine about the power of mindset and mindfulness. Each of these alone have an incredibly powerful impact on the results we achieve, but when used together, they are a powerhouse - a truly winning combination. If we focus on a mindset of being successful, achieving our goals, securing our next career move, or whatever it is you [...]
Everything! Whilst the process of buying might not be easy, the “owning” is great. Here’s why: 1. It’s yours. All yours! Well, the banks too, but keep making those repayments and you don’t have to worry about that. 2. You can decorate it without having to ask permission. Paint it any colour you want, hang a picture wherever you’d like, rip up and replace [...]
When your dream is really big - like buying your first home - that’s a hard one because there are a couple of key elements: you have to make sure you’re committed to the end result otherwise your motivation will die out you need to make sure that you don’t deny yourself of everything while you’re saving otherwise you will become resentful you need [...]
