Would you spend more money for a property, whether purchasing or renting, to be in the catchment area of a top performing local school? For many parents looking for a family home the short answer is yes. Let’s take a look at what you need to consider before buying or applying for that house.
The decision to sell your investment property can be driven by market factors, personal circumstances or changes in your investment strategy. When you are thinking of selling your investment property there are a number of things that need to be considered: • Is the property tenanted? • Will the current tenancy agreement impact the selling
The newly elected Morrison Government will launch its new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme on 1 January 2020. So, what does the new scheme mean for first home buyers (FHBs) and what sorts of rules might apply? Currently, the Government is working on the detail of its policy so not everything is crystal clear at
Inspired By Andrew Trim Author of Real Estate Dangers Buying a home is both an exhilarating and nerve-wracking process. It can be highly time-consuming and it often comes as a relief to finally find the perfect property. But what are the steps associated with purchasing your new home? While the process may differ slightly depending
By Andrew Trim Author of Real Estate Dangers How do you know if it’s time to move on? Maybe you have more kids than bedrooms, or you’re getting to an age where maintaining your property is physically demanding. Our lifestyle dictates what we do & don’t need in a home. Change in family size The
By Andrew Trim Author of Real Estate Dangers The real estate market is not a single entity. It consists of millions of people making individual decisions based on their personal needs and opinions. Current real estate trends vary widely from state to state, city to city and even suburb to suburb, making the market virtually
First National Real Estate Goulburn is proud to announce its support for the Anglicare Pantry Appeal 2019. The Pantry Appeal is held every winter and seeks donations of non-perishable food and essential living items. The items collected throughout the appeal are distributed to families and individuals in the Goulburn community who are in need of
By Peter O’Malley Author of Inside Real Estate As the cooler weather sets in, many people considering going to the market will be faced with a conundrum – sell in winter or wait until spring? The winter vs spring debate rolls around every year with predictions of low or no activity over winter and a
By Andrew Trim Author of Real Estate Dangers Regardless of who won the 2019 federal election, Australians were promised by both Liberal and Labor that they would be able to purchase their first home with a deposit as little as 5%. The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, originally pitched by now re-elected Prime Minister Scott
By Andrew Trim Author of Real Estate Dangers A common mistake that many property investors make is assuming that all property management is the same. This assumption can often lead to landlords choosing the cheapest service on the market, as they feel there is nothing to differentiate agencies from one another. What many landlords don’t