When you finally purchase your first home, you’re likely cracking the champagne as you draw a big, thick line across your bucket list. “Done!” you think. One item down, 50 more to go. It’s a tremendously satisfying feeling, finally getting those keys and securing a mortgage for your new house in Sydney. Take that, housing …
Clutter is one of the biggest problems when moving homes. If you’ve been in your rental property for a couple of years now, you’ll likely be incredibly surprised at the amount of crap you’ve accumulated…no matter how long you’ve actually been in the space. But you love your stuff! Those Matt Blatt replicas and Kmart …
When you’ve finally bought the home of your dreams in Sydney, the last thing on your mind is any potential threat to your safety. But I’m going to play the Dad card here for a few minutes. Because I am a Dad, and when it comes to building a home that your family can live …
Hey, I hate to break it to you, but you’re probably throwing your money down the drain. ‘Now why would you accuse me of a thing like that, Andrew?’ you ask. I’m not intentionally trying to wind you up. It’s just a matter of tough love. According to the last Census in 2011, if you’re …
To state the blatantly obvious, debt sucks. It’s not just the emotional drain of living with a bank-sized elephant on your shoulders as you live pay check-to-pay check, it also effects your future. Being in debt ruins your credit rating, and when your credit rating is in the red, you’re squandering your chances of buying …
New digs? Check. Pinterest board at the ready? Check. Trip to Ikea written in stone? Double check. You might think you have move-in day sorted, but a smooth transition into your new abode requires a few extra phone calls. Here are 10 simple things to do that will make your move a whole lot easier. …
We all wish we had more money in the bank. Sometimes we spend a lot more than we realise on the little things. How much will you save?
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 …