2022 hasn't really started off as planned, has it. But there is a really good lesson we can learn from all this and that is that we have a choice. We can either get caught up in the negatives, the fear and concerns or we can focus on what we want, where we're heading and the plans we have. And the latter is my [...]
I’ve been talking to a lot of people lately who want to buy a home but they’re paralysed from taking action because of property prices and uncertainty. Prices are outrageous in many instances. It is hard to save a deposit and to get finance to buy the home you want. It can be really scary and seem like an impossible task! But it’s not [...]
If you want to buy a home but you’re struggling to get your dream off the ground, it’s really important to stay focussed, keep your eye on your goal and turn down the volume on all the negatives. There are always ways to make things happen and sometimes you just need to think outside the box. The important thing is to get into the [...]
When you’re buying a home, it’s important that you take into account all the “other” costs so that you don’t have to live on noodles or baked beans (or fresh air) for the first few months . These costs include: stamp duty - talk to your broker about any exemptions or concessions that may be available building and pest inspection - we always recommend [...]
Buying your first home is hard. Particularly with prices going up faster than we can save! Data from leading property researchers, CoreLogic, have shown that property values have seen their fastest pace of annual growth in the past year since February 2004. If you're not a property owner yet, this stat is pretty scary. So the answer is to find a way to make [...]
Are the choices you're making aligned with those priorities? Sometimes we can't quite figure out why things aren't working out the way we'd planned and then we take a step back and look at our choices, actions and behaviours and realise that they aren't in sync. No wonder they're not working out! How long since you've taken "inventory" of your priorities versus your choices? [...]
Is there something you want to do but just can’t do it because something/everything/one thing is blocking you? Whether it’s getting a new job, employing a new team member, starting your own business, joining a gym, having a baby, buying a new home or investment property, the list goes on. I’m hearing this fear a lot at the moment from people who want to [...]
The 2021-22 Federal Budget has been delivered and there are some great incentives for home buyers. Let's take a look! First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) The FHSSS allows you to save money for your first home using your super fund. The maximum amount you were able to release through this scheme was $30,000 but has now been raised to $50,000. Given low bank [...]
The way the property market is right now, it's really important to think outside the square if you want to upgrade or even to buy your first home. Buying a property that is ripe for renovation is a great way to get your foot in the door if you're struggling to find exactly what you want at the price you can afford. But buying a [...]
You want to buy a house but you can’t because the market has gone crazy. So what do you do? The thing you don’t do is nothing because you could miss a great opportunity. So keep your eye on the market, keep talking to neighbours, agents, friends, anyone who you think who could help you on your crusade. But it’s also a great time [...]
