About a third of property buyers fail to arrange professional building and pest inspections, according to an ME Bank survey.
A further startling statistic reveals read more
Covering all costs: Lending fees checklist
So you’ve finally found the perfect property. Everyone agrees; even the dog likes it!
If you’ve done your homework, all you need to do now read more
What you can include on contracts of sale
Signing contracts of sale for any property can seem daunting, at first. But, when handled correctly, the procedure should be straightforward and easy to understand read more
How to pay off your home loan sooner
Paying off your mortgage earlier than expected is every homeowner’s dream.
Not only does this mean increased savings and the ability to redirect your finances read more
Apartments under the investment spotlight
Not everyone can afford to spend a small fortune when buying their first home, which is why apartments will continue to be popular.
Factor in read more
Clearance rates: what they mean for buyers and sellers
If you read any auction stories in the Sunday papers or online, the words “clearance rates” will inevitably be mentioned.
They indicate the strength of read more
Real estate growth triumphs over adversity
With many real estate brands reporting record growth in recent months, coupled with interest rate lows, flexible lending and working arrangements, pioneering practices are rising read more
Investing in time is your biggest windfall
Shop around. These two words describe the best possible philosophy in any sphere of real estate — be it buying, building, renovating, searching for read more
Your property inspection checklist: must-take items
Augmented-reality technology and pandemic restrictions are quickly changing the way we buy, sell and rent property.
But for an initial property inspection, wherever and read more
Should you rent or buy, and why?
The question of homeownership versus contributing to a landlord’s investment is an age-old conundrum when buying your first home.
Homeownership is a worthy goal that read more
In appreciation of depreciation
Simply put, depreciation is the act of a fixed asset losing value over time. It occurs in all acquired entities.
The nature of this ongoing read more
A guide to understanding contracts
Paying attention to contracts, and the information contained within them can often be the difference between a good and bad buy.
A standard contract of read more