A spate of scams involving overseas fraudsters stealing property owners’ identities and then attempting (in some cases, successfully) to sell their houses is raising serious concerns in Western Australia. The latest incident, involving a Nigerian scam artist arrested earlier this month, serves as a ‘timely reminder’ to those in the property industry, according to Landgate. […]
If you’re about to sign on the dotted line for your dream home, stop and ask yourself: How can I be sure the property I’m buying is in good shape? A pre-purchase inspection is essential for every home purchase – whether it’s a new family home or an investment property. Not only will it help […]
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) says more assistance needs to be made available to first home buyers when the next government comes into power – and that Australia’s housing affordability issues could be resolved by taking a closer look at Singapore, from a recent article in the Australian Broker Magazine. REIA president, Peter […]
Mackenzie McCarty wrote in a recent article that the government of Western Australia is warning potential investors against east coast property spruikers, following a spate of so-called ‘free’ property investment and wealth creation seminars held by groups based out-of-state. Commissioner for Consumer Protection in WA, Anne Driscoll, says a number of eastern states’ operators have […]
In an article in The Advisor it states that a vast majority of Australians wish they were more financially savvy, according to new data. Research conducted by CreditCardFinder.com.au found 84 per cent of Australians acknowledge wanting to be more aware about their finances. According to a survey of more than 1,000 Australians, 82.8 per cent […]
Australians to downsize their home without affecting the Mackenzie McCarty wrote in a recent article that a pilot program to assist senior age pension will be welcome by some retirees – but the vast majority will be disappointed by the limitations of the scheme, according to DomaCom CEO, Arthur Naoumidis. From July 1, 2014, those […]
In an article in The Advisor by Jessica Darnbrough is says that The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to cut the cash rate in May is finally starting to have a positive impact on consumers, with confidence on the rise once more. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rose by 4.7 per cent in […]
In an article in the Australian Broker it says property investors are missing out on thousands of dollars’ worth of potential tax savings, with 80% failing to claim depreciation on investment properties, according to Raine & Horne and quality surveying firm, BMT Tax Depreciation. Angus Raine, CEO of Raine & Horne, is urging property investors […]
‘Budgeting” has to be one of the least appealing words in our vocabulary, but if you’re looking to take control of your finances you need to budget. It’s that simple. While most people squirm at the concept, it doesn’t have to be that painful. In fact, if done correctly, creating and sticking to a realistic […]
Saving for a home loan has never been harder, but there are still several ways that willing parents can help their kids break into the market. Guarantor – While your child may have the money to meet their regular mortgage repayments, they may not satisfy the lenders credit criteria. By becoming a guarantor for your […]
