In the rollcall of painful life events, moving house on settlement day is up there with root canals and Brazilian waxing.
Buying
Buying property: then and now
Then, buying property was too easy, says Danny Katz
The one that got away: missing out on buying the house you love
A tale of love, loss and real estate.
The 10 most common strategies at property auctions. . . and whether they work
Bidding at auction can be a terrifying experience. Here’s how to improve your chances of winning.
The most common home-buying mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Buying a home is a recipe for meltdowns.
Buying and selling property guide
The Buying and Selling Property Guide provides a primer for getting the process started.
What is equity?
A quick guide to equity for those who need a refresher.
How to use redraw
Redraw has been growing in popularity for Australians since the 1990s, according to the ABS. An Australian Social Trends 2014 report prepared by the ABS has found the increased use of home equity loans, redraw and offset accounts have allowed households to build mortgage buffers, “enhancing their ability to cope with income shocks”.
Downsize to a smaller property – time for children to move out?
Downsizing into a smaller property is all a part of growing up. Robin Lim, Head of Mortgages Product Management at National Australia Bank says downsizing is when “you have moved to a stage in your life where you want a smaller property with less room”.
Researching for your next property
What’s the most important thing you need to do before buying your next property? Research of course. Robin Lim, Head of Mortgages Product Management at National Australia Bank says “the most important thing to do when you are looking to purchase a new property is to prepare.”