In his recent column in Switzer, John McGrath discusses mortgage refinancing, the potential benefits and possible pitfalls. Here’s what he had to say: So far this year, 34.3% of new home loans issued nationally* are for refinancing borrowers, most of whom are either switching to another lender for...
Many owners planning on renovating or building a new home are new to the entire building and contractual process. Today we talk to someone who entered into a building agreement naively assuming the contract was fair and that she would be protected. She was wrong....
In today’s show we get some first time buyers mistakes from Chris Gray and buyer negotiatiomn tips from Josh Masters. Also Michael Yardney explains why he thinks buying a property sight unseen is a recipe for disaster and then Kevin talks to Mark Armstrong about strategy. Bryce Holdaway...
In his recent column in Switzer, John McGrath discusses the decline in rental yields across Australian capital cities. Here's what he said: One of the trends likely to play a role in ultimately slowing Sydney’s market down is declining rental yields. This will start to impact investor sentiment; which...
[flex_video widescreen="true" vimeo="true"] [/flex_video] We are almost half way through 2015, and it appears the thoughts on market performance published earlier in the year by Tim Lawless from Corelogic RP Data, are proving to be correct. Transcript: We are almost half way through 2015, and it appears...
Barely a day goes by without another warning from some property pessimist, columnist or overseas economist about a looming price collapse. So let’s get things straight up front – there is no property bubble in Australia – at least not yet! And there is another point...
In his recent column in Switzer, John McGrath discusses the benefits of buying in the inner suburbs of your city. Here's what he said: Want to buy a home or investment in the inner city? So does pretty much everyone else, so odds are you’re going to pay...
[flex_video widescreen="true" vimeo="true"] [/flex_video] Australians might have to work on their discipline - according to one lender. M E Bank conducted a savings-intentions survey, which indicated more than half of Australian households don’t set an annual budget, and just less than half of those with budgets...
Strong competition for properties and rising prices has created a sellers’ market in many parts of Australia. So how do property buyers tips the scales in their favour? In this week’s show Michael Yardney explains the 3 critical property negotiating pressure points at work in...