October 8, 2021
About the home loan buffer According to big banks, a home loan buffer is the amount of money borrowers have put aside so that they can maintain mortgage and loan repayments if and when their financial circumstances change. And, as we know from COVID-19, circumstances can change without us having any control over them. About […]
July 23, 2020
Local property expert When it comes to investing or purchasing property most people you talk to have some sort of experience. They have bought/sold property and the experiences can be unforgettably good or bad. It doesn’t hurt to seek advice but we would like to emphasis that its “advice” you seek, from the most appropriate […]
June 17, 2020
State and Federal government housing grants could provide $45,000 to help you buy or build your first home. As Mareeba’s leading Real Estate Agency we are always on the alert for opportunities that could help our customers with their property ambitions and goals. This month we have pulled together a number of current grant offers […]
June 1, 2020
Why do people want to own their own homes? It’s a big decision and one of the biggest investments we can make. So why do we yearn for home ownership? According to a property survey in the UK in 2019 (Statista) most of us want the sense of security that home ownership brings. The cross […]
January 30, 2020
It’s time to start imagining what your first home will look like. The Federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, launched on 1 January 2020 is already a successful initiative with over 3,000 buyers registering for the scheme in January alone. This initiative was designed to assist “eligible” first home buyers on low and middle […]
October 28, 2019
As we enter the last quarter for 2019 we thought it timely to bring your attention to the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme which starts in January 2020. This last quarter is a busy time for us in real estate – both buyers and sellers are active and there is great opportunity and support for […]
September 3, 2019
In it’s latest update on 3/9/2019 the Reserve Bank announced it was keeping the official interest rates on hold and talked about the housing market being in a “turnaround” phase, especially in the southern States. A sharp increase in home lending in July has encouraged investors back to the property market and we are seeing […]
August 3, 2019
Thinking about selling your property but not sure where to start? The short answer is: get yourself a property appraisal. So, what is a property appraisal? A property appraisal is basically a personalised report for your property, in the current market. It is an educated estimate of what the selling price would be for your […]
July 16, 2019
In our First Home Buyers Update this month we are pleased to report that there’s plenty happening in the property market that should provide some positive incentives. The first is the announcement of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme. Generally speaking most banks and lending institutions require 20% of the property value as a deposit […]
July 11, 2019
The best time to buy property is? This is a question we often get asked and the answer could well be now is the best time to buy a house. Why? Each quarter the HIA-CBA Affordability Index looks at housing affordability across the nation and the June Quarter’s report indicates favourable affordability (download an extract here). […]
June 26, 2019
Q: “We’re looking to downsize because we don’t need acreage anymore but we need to sell before we can buy. So do you recommend we sell our property first, and then start looking for another home?” A: Good question. And the answer somewhat depends on your circumstances and for this reason we will always recommend […]
February 5, 2019
When first-home buyers are putting their “wish list” together for the perfect home to buy there are usually 3 important things most buyer’s forget. Once you have the size, the shape and the district you want to live in sorted out, consider these factors: Orientation. I hear you! What way does the house face, seriously? […]
February 1, 2019
If you’re considering getting into the property market the expert’s advice is to get serious about saving. Sounds pretty obvious but Kate Farrelly, reporter from Domain, has some good tips on how to get into the right mindset so your property goals can become a reality. Here are Kate Farrelly’s top 8 good habits to […]
July 19, 2018
The Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant is a state government initiative to help first home owners to get their new first home sooner. Currently the First Home Owner’s Grant is at $15,000.00 which can go towards buying or building your new house, unit or townhouse (valued at less than $750,000). You can even buy off […]
July 13, 2015
When buying a home, there are certain extra costs which we need to consider. These costs are all in addition to the purchase price, some of them are proportionate, and others not. Often we are so concerned about the purchase price, and our budget, and we forget about these extra costs. Underestimating them can cause […]
