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Nov 28

What to research before you invest

By afg_admin Finance Help, Investing In Property, News

Despite regulatory attempts to cool their heels, property investors still account for nearly one in three residential loans. Even first-time home buyers, who may not be able to own where they want to live, are dipping their toe in the investment market.

Aug 23

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Constructive contracts – the paperwork and planning behind your build

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help, Investing In Property

You’ve dog-eared magazines, spent countless weekends at display villages and finally made the bold decision to build rather than buy a home. While choosing where and what to build are exciting and giant steps, you might not feel as enthusiastic about the necessary building contracts and approvals. But knowing your…

Aug 23

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Which way to sell? Auction vs Private Treaty

By afg_admin Finance Help, Investing In Property

It’s a perennial question when it comes to real estate: should you sell at auction or via private treaty? Some sellers prefer the predictability of setting a price, while others are prepared to let their property go to the highest bidder.

May 29

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How to avoid property pitfalls

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help, Investing In Property, News

If you have seen the movie Money Pit, in which Tom Hanks and Shelley Long play a hapless couple whose home renovations plummet from bad to disastrous with every swing of the hammer, it’s easy to see why buyers should be beware.

Mar 29

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How to make a smart switch

By afg_admin Investing In Property, News, Refinancing My Home Loan

Switching home loans could help pay down your mortgage sooner, providing you are refinancing for the right reasons and understand what’s involved. Here’s our guide to refinancing to help you make the right move when the time comes.

May 03

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Investment fitness

By afg_admin Investing In Property, News

Recent changes by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have led to significant tightening of investment lending criteria by the major lenders.

Aug 27

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Late bloomers

By afg_admin Investing In Property

By the time we save for our first home, upgrade to a bigger or better one, earn enough money to pay the mortgage and bills and live life in between, it’s not surprising many of us don’t contemplate investing in property until we are middle-aged or beyond.

Jun 27

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How to manage unruly renters

By afg_admin Finance Help, Investing In Property

They claim you don’t really know anyone until you live with them – and the same could be said for tenants. You won’t really know what they’re like until they move in.

Feb 15

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Rate gazing for 2015

By afg_admin Buying My First Home, Finance Help, Investing In Property, News, Refinancing My Home Loan

After 18 months of record low interest rates, many Australians are wondering what’s in store for 2015. With the official cash rate so low, is it a case of what goes down, must go up? Or can we expect the interest savings to continue into the year?

Nov 23

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Buyer beware the bargains

By afg_admin Finance Help, Investing In Property

Limited cash flow and equity mean many first-time property investors feel the need to chase down a bargain to enter the market. But, like most things in life, you usually get what you pay for, which – in the case of property – can mean unrealised returns or even losses.…

Investing In Property

What to research before you invest

Constructive contracts – the paperwork and planning behind your build

Which way to sell? Auction vs Private Treaty

How to avoid property pitfalls

How to make a smart switch

Investment fitness

Late bloomers

How to manage unruly renters

Rate gazing for 2015

Buyer beware the bargains

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