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 …

Looking for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sydney? As a mortgage broker in Sydney, it makes me happy to see people conquer the seemingly impossible. Like when a couple finds their dream home after scouring the Sydney property market for almost a year, or when the financially strapped couple finds a way to refinance their mortgage …

For property investors, negative gearing is their silver bullet to making fortunes easily. If you kept up with the negative gearing debate in the lead up to the election, you’ll know that not everyone’s on board with the investment tactic. In fact, the Reserve Bank was backing Labor’s call for tighter regulation of negative gearing. …

I’m a financially savvy person. I always have been. As someone who was brought up by a mortgage broker – my dad – I’ve always had a saving mindset, and not a spending mindset. For anyone looking to buy a home in Sydney, developing financial savvy is top of mind. Whether the market will be …

We all know that chariot of deliciousness, right? Uber Eats is one of Australia’s most popular food delivery services. And for good reason, too! After testing the waters of delivery services with kittens-on-demand and free gelato, Sydney-siders were given another reason to live when Uber Eats launched back in July 2016. Naturally, the app was …

You’re at a dinner party in Sydney, talking to your mates about your favourite subject: Sydney property prices and how to buy a house in Sydney. While some bought at the height of the recession for a bargain, others feel locked out of the Sydney property market. Does this scenario sound familiar to you? Is …

For a generation that’s constantly chastised by the media for boomeranging back to the family home, having a grandiose sense of self importance, and a raging sense of entitlement, Generation Y has a lot of positive attributes that work in their favour. They’re far more well-travelled than previous generations, enviable tech-savviness, access to a wealth …

You don’t have to be cheap to save a bit extra every month. So, how exactly do you save and spend wisely without cutting costs at every corner? I have 5 specific tips for saving a bit more for your home loan deposit. And none of them include cutting your own hair or making your …

After spending your years with your eyes on the prize, employing these tips to pay off your mortgage faster and thinking about the future of your family, you’re THIS CLOSE to paying off your mortgage. The day you own your own home outright is a huge achievement, and not something to be taken lightly. So …

Looking to turn your current home into a cash cow? I don’t want to come across all doom and gloom here, but there are a few crucial reasons why turning your home into an investment property might not be right for you. Here are three things to consider before you make your move in the …