What type of home loan do I need?
When you’re new to buying property, choosing a home loan can be overwhelming. There are dozens of different lenders out there all offering different types of mortgages. So, which is right for you? A mortgage broker can help you select the right home loan, based on your specific financial situation and goals. Here are some of the main options. [...]
When will interest rates drop?
Homeowners have been waiting with bated breath to see when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut the cash rate. It’s been on hold at 4.35% since November 2023. Some hoped a cash rate cut may come after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.50% last month, joining other countries like New Zealand, Canada and the UK in [...]
What to expect this spring selling season
Spring has arrived, bringing a renewed sense of excitement in the Bendigo property market. Whether you’re an agent looking to sell a few properties, a vendor wanting to offload a property, or a buyer hoping to snap up a bargain and start a new chapter in a new home, there’s no doubt there’s a buzz in the air. So, what’s [...]
Questions to ask during a house inspection
When you’ve been scrolling through flawless photos of a property and you finally set foot in it at an inspection, it can be easy to get swept up in the moment. Home stylists can be very clever at making you fall in love with a property. It’s their job to help you imagine yourself living there, or to imagine your [...]
Should I pay down my home loan or invest?
To pay more off your home loan or invest in another property? It’s a question many homeowners face. Ultimately, it depends on your financial situation and long-term goals as to whether you funnel your funds into your home or an investment property. Here are some of the key considerations to think about before deciding what’s suitable for you. […]
Rentvesting: an option for first-time buyers
With today’s cost of living pressures and the median dwelling value in Australia now at $794,000, many young Australians feel like they’ll never be able to enter the property market. However, it’s important to remember there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to buying your first property. For some, it could be a home to live in. For others, rentvesting makes more sense as it [...]