by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 7, 2021 | Real Estate News
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) announced on 6 October that it is introducing tighter mortgage serviceability tests, making it more difficult for some borrowers to get a home loan. The minimum interest rate buffer on home loan applications has been...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 7, 2021 | Buying a Home, Real Estate News
Whether your home needs a facelift or you are considering a refresh to sell it, there are little upgrades you can make that don’t cost a lot. Don’t underestimate the power of small fix ups like a fresh coat of paint, upgraded door handles, tapware, lighting...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 7, 2021 | Real Estate News
As house prices continue to increase, there are whisperings of home loan crackdowns looming within the next 12 months. There have been discussions held between the Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg and the banking regulator APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 5, 2021 | Suburb Profile
Buying a property in Malvern East can be a daunting and difficult process. For many of us, buying property is something we only do a few times in our lives. A buyers advocate (also known as a buyers agent or property finder) can be an enormous help when buying a home...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 5, 2021 | Buying a Home
The importance of getting a property inspected for building defects and/or pests was profoundly illustrated last week when we received an inspection report for a property we were considering on behalf of a client. The Property and Timber Pest Report we obtained for...
