The 40 Year Mortgage – Who This Suits

40-year home loans are on the horizon! Could this be the avenue to get you into your first home? I have a new whiteboard and therefore I’ve created a brand-new video: “Whiteboard Wisdom”…. Watch as I break down the key differences between 30-year and 40-year home loans, and explore who could benefit most from this […]

Pre Settlement Inspection

Pre-Settlement Inspection of a House: A Comprehensive Guide When purchasing a home, it’s essential to ensure that the property is in the condition agreed upon in the sale contract. A pre-settlement inspection, also known as a final inspection, is a crucial step in the home buying process. In this article, we’ll explain the importance of […]

Preparing For A House Auction – A Comprehensive Guide

Participating in a house auction can be an exhilarating experience; however, it necessitates meticulous preparation to secure a favorable result. Over the past few months, numerous members have engaged in the auction process with success. In this article, I will guide you through the essential steps to take before bidding on your first home at […]

Tax return and first home guarantee schemes – what is the connection?

As the new tax year commenced on July 1st, 2024, securing a spot in the First Home, Regional, or Family Guarantee Schemes requires meeting certain eligibility criteria, including the taxable income earned in the previous financial year, from July 1st 2023, to June 30th 2024. The amount of taxable income is recorded on your notice […]

50,000 new places on the home guarantee scheme

An additional 50,000 Australian households will receive support in achieving home ownership as the new financial year introduces increased assistance from the Albanese Labor Government via the extended and enhanced Home Guarantee Scheme. Yesterday (1st July 2024), 50,000 new places were be made available across the Home Guarantee Scheme’s three categories: