Category: Comparison

Before purchasing a property, it’s worthwhile knowing the differences between buying at an auction and buying through a private treaty. Auctions: Depending on your state, there may not be a cooling off period if you’re the successful bidder You won’t know what the reserve price is until it’s been reached on auction day Depending on […]

For many Australians, the process of selecting and purchasing a new property is both exciting and stressful. But for some, it can be more time-consuming than expected, and even intimidating. There are several variables and unknowns – such as the budgets of other buyers and the seller’s expectations – that can lead some buyers to […]

When you’re looking to purchase a home using finance, one of the first decisions you’ll face is who to borrow from. The home loan market now has a wealth of options, from traditional bricks-and-mortar institutions like the big four banks to online lenders like Well Home Loans. The online shift As competition intensifies in the […]

When considering buying a property, a potential buyer is faced with endless options, from family homes in the suburbs, investment starter homes in the country, fixer-uppers in the inner city, apartments in the CBD, and so many others. It really depends on you, the buyer, what you can afford and what you find appealing. One […]

Many borrowers simply want a home loan with the lowest interest rate possible. It makes sense: a low-interest home loan can mean lower repayments and less interest charged over the lifetime of the loan. But while interest rate is a very important factor when weighing up your mortgage options, there is much more you need […]

Renovations might seem fun and profitable when you’re watching The Block, but they can prove stressful and costly if you don’t nail the basics. We’ve all heard of nightmare renovations that drag on forever, suck up astonishing amounts of money and don’t produce a return on investment. Good renovations, by contrast, tick these three boxes: […]