Neighbours – everybody needs good neighbours, or you’ll have a whole lot of domestic drama on your hands. And that’s no way to begin your new life in your first home. Here are just five of Sydney’s neighbours that’ll raise your eyebrows and get your eyes rolling. The upstairs percussionist Where you’ll find them: In …
Buying your first home comes with a wealth of stability for a growing family. But here’s a fair piece of advice: you can’t get in over your head, especially so early in the game. That’s called mortgage stress, and back in 2012 the Australian Bureau of Statistics found that 3 in 10 households were financially …
Buying your first home is such an exciting time – and I should know! But before you start shopping around for your very own castle, glue this message to the inside of your eyelids: That seems like a crazy statement to make! Surely it’s the first thing you should consider when house hunting in Sydney, …
Homes go on sale all the time in Sydney, but what about brand new houses for sale in Sydney? And brand new means exactly that – homes that have never been lived in before by anyone else. There’s a huge appeal in buying an art deco fixer-upperer in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, but if …
With Sydney property prices already 30 per cent higher than they were two years ago – ouch! My wallet’s burning just typing that – you’re probably wondering how on earth you’re going to enter the Sydney property market. I’ve already told you my thoughts on the Sydney property growth over here (if you haven’t read …
Getting beach-ready isn’t the only exercise you should be doing this summer – flexing your saving muscles should be a priority too. With party season well and truly upon us, it can seem like it’s impossible to not overspend. Saving for a home loan? Well done – you’ve made a great choice for your family’s …
Sydney property prices – what a subject. It seems that almost everyone has an opinion on them, but no one seems to be too certain about which direction Sydney property growth is headed in. Some major economists and news media say property in Sydney has hit its peak, and the housing market in 2016 is …
Found your dream home within a decent price range? When you’re thinking about how to make an offer on a property, it can be hard to know where you start. Know this: making on offer on a property is a game of negotiations, and each party wants what’s best for them. Know how to work …
You’ve found the perfect property to buy, but the owners are having an auction. Gulp! Not sure of your next move? Thinking of finding a private sale instead? There’s pros and cons for homebuyers for both private sales and auctions. With a private sale, you make an individual offer to a real estate agent. They …
There’s only one person who knows if you’re ready to buy a home and stop renting. You. Does any of this sound familiar? You’re sick of saving for someone else’s retirement fund Every week or calendar month, you’re putting aside hundreds of dollars, maybe even up into the thousands, just to fill someone else’s bank …