What is Due Diligence and What Does It Cover?

by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 26, 2018 | Buying a Home

When buying a real estate property, there are always risks involved and as such, it pays to plan well and do your research. Many experts normally advice buyers and investors to do their due diligence regardless of the type of property they want to purchase....

The Melbourne Property Market Is Cooling

by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 20, 2018 | Buying a Home

The Melbourne property market is confirmed to be in a cooling condition due to the drop in auction clearance rates in many suburbs since the start of the year. Data collected by the Domain Group from January to March shows clearance rates were lower compared to the...

Capital Gains Tax to Be Aware of When Selling Your House

by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 18, 2018 | Buying a Home

Capital gains tax or CGT is commonly imposed in Australia and is part of one’s income tax. This particular tax is levied against the selling of a real estate property and other capital assets. Basically, it is levied on profits gained when one disposes of an asset...

Disgusting Things You Need to Watch Out for in a Home

by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 11, 2018 | Buying a Home

When buying a home, it is strongly recommended that buyers check all the areas of the property to ensure that you are aware of its condition including the not-so-good signs. A residential property is a valuable investment and you don’t want to waste your money on one...

Reserve Bank Keeps Current Interest Rate at 1.50%

by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 4, 2018 | Buying a Home

The Reserve Bank of Australia today decided to retain the current official cash interest rate of 1.5 percent. The historic low rate has been maintained for 20 straight months in a row. The experts have pointed to the sluggish growth of wages and the cooling housing...

[Final reminder] The New Rules For Property Investing In 2018 (And Beyond)

by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 21, 2018 | Buying a Home

Only a few hours to go before our epic webinar training with Jane Slack-Smith. It’s all about how to navigate the minefield of changes in the Australian property market this year… And while there’s no such thing as a ‘crystal ball’for property… but Jane...