You buy shoes on an impulse, but what about your home? It’s a calm, deliberate decision, right? Not always. Imagine for me, if you will, your dream home, on the perfect street. It’s right near all your favourite cafes, features a master room ensuite and a nice garden. But nothing too big or too hard …
In my role as a mortgage broker, I help young Australian first homebuyers to buy their first home. By the time they come to me, they’ve already made up their mind. They want to buy a home, because they understand it’s a good, long-term financial decision. But you? You’re probably still on the fence. You’re …
Sydney real estate – it’s a jungle out there. Sydney property prices are higher than ever and so is demand, and real estate agents know this. I’m not saying all real estate agents have some secret agenda. But like with any industry, there are a few sour apples ruining the rest of the crop. But …
Here’s a sobering thought: In October 2015, the Housing Industry Association released a report that found it’s almost impossible to buy a home in Sydney on your own. In fact, the average Sydney mortgage needs 1.74 average adult wages in order to service the cost of a median-priced home in Sydney. Which, by the way, …