Breaking up is hard to do. On top of the emotional impact, there are practical ramifications as well. We look at how to make the transition a little less stressful. When there’s a separation or divorce, debts you’ve accrued during the relationship unfortunately don’t go away. The longer a couple is together, the harder it […]

How will 2018’s Budget affect the national property market? For buyers and sellers alike, we take a look at what you need to know. The 2017 Budget had a strong focus on housing supply and affordability. This year, housing took a back seat with no new, direct measures for first homebuyers or renters. However, some […]

Buying property off the plan is exciting as it means you get to own a brand-new home, but make sure you know what’s involved. Start by asking these five questions:  1. Do you know the risks? When buying an apartment, unit or house off the plan, you’re purchasing a promise. You can’t step into the […]

Unless you’ve been living under that proverbial rock, you’ve likely heard about the Royal Commission into the financial services sector, and numerous allegations of misconduct targeting banks, accountants, financial planners, property agents and of course, mortgage brokers. The picture being painted out of the ongoing inquiry, including testimonial from victims who’ve allegedly been stitched up […]