Coming up with a list of the world’s most popular cities is a hard task. And yet, we see data on this topic all the time. The Economist publishes one every year, and so does The American Journal of Foreign Policy. And along with these studies, a range of think pieces and videos providing counter-arguments …

Ever gone on a really long road trip? You know that when you first set out, you’re wondering what time it will be when you arrive at your destination, or if the photos will match the Air BnB description, and how on earth you’re going to get through the next few hours of playing eye …

New year. New home. New beginnings. Now what? It’s time to prepare for the move. You’ve signed the papers, put down the required home loan deposit, and there’s just one thing left to do. Say goodbye to your family home. Moving home is a stressful situation no matter what age or stage of life you’re …

Chat to a Sydney-sider on the weekend and you’ll encounter a Venn diagram of three hot topics: Lock out laws The wait for your Uber driver The housing market In addition to these, I’d be visibly removing my jaw from the pavement if I didn’t get at least some off-hand comment about negative gearing or …

Whether you’re a first homebuyer or looking to expand your investment portfolio, ask yourself one question before you start waltzing through the doors of inspection properties this weekend. Are you ready to play hardball? Navigating a real estate purchase requires time, energy and knowledge, and you’re making a great start by reading this blog. But …

We’ve all heard the story of the couple that left their mortgage broker’s office teary eyed and bereft of hope. After working together for a few weeks, the couple realises their Sydney mortgage broker isn’t exactly a wholesome person. In fact, they’re more like that wayward child who never returns phone calls after leaving home, …

If there’s one thing I hate doing, it’s holding back on a celebration. After all, if you’ve found your dream home and are ready to move in, why hesitate? In my years as a mortgage broker, I’ve seen plenty of people miss the train on buying their first home.  Sad trombone. But don’t despair if …

All of the home improvement and property TV shows make it all look so easy, don’t they? Buying a brand new home in Sydney should be like a dream come true. With house prices high over the last few years and vacancy low, your sanity might even be called into question if you’re telling friends, …

As a Sydney mortgage broker, I’m of the mind that a home just shouldn’t look good – properties for sale are to suit a purpose. Which isn’t entirely a ground-breaking statement, but with so many people buying off the plan, I need to emphasise that a home has a job to do. Whether that’s to …

Just when experts and the media predicted a lull in Sydney property market growth, now comes talk of the market heating up again. So what’s the Sydney property market forecast for 2017? And what will it mean for homebuyers seeking a slice of the property pie? The official Sydney Property Market Forecast for 2017 To …