The Long Property Show is back and this week we discuss the topic of renovations. For some, this means a cosmetic update of their kitchen and bathroom, while for others they are stripping the house to

Be careful of lodging multiple finance applications, in quick succession, implying that you cant get finance, or youre desparate for cash. Whats more common though are clients who have gone direct

With the decline in borrowing capacity over the last nine months we have seen more and more clients ask us about the idea of partnering with a friend or a family member in order to buy a property. Thi

Today we discuss the difference between principal & interest (P&I) and interest only (IO) repayments. What are the typical differences for each? How will each impact your monthly cashflow? Is paying d

Not everyone realises the potential benefits associated with releasing equity (e.g. getting cash-out) from their property portfolios. It may be to pursue investments or to improve their homes. It ma

In todays show we review the expert predictions on interest rates and housing market forecasts for 2023 some positive, some not so positive. There are logical arguments and very plausible outcomes o

Today on the show we discuss why the effects of the recent RBA interest rate rises have been slow to affect the housing market and the broader economy. During the pandemic as a result of the restricti

Does it still make sense to invest in property when Interest Only investment rates are starting to edge towards 6.0 per cent, and buyers could be tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket each year j

Unfortunately loyal clients who havent reviewed their loans recently are being disadvantaged. Reasons for this include a lot of lenders now offering stronger discounts to attract new clients, and in

The NSW government has just passed the First Home Buyers Choice stamp duty reform. This now gives first home buyers a choice between paying a lump sum stamp duty payment or an annual tax of $400 +0.3%