Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedinAustralia’s two peak property investment bodies have warned buyers to be on the lookout for shonky salespeople masquerading as independent professionals.PIPA, which represents property investment professionals, and PICA, which represents mum-and-dad investors, said an increasing number of spruikers have started appearing.“PIPA has heard of buyers being offered ‘cash back’ deals of tens of thousands of dollars to encourage them to buy inferior properties,” chairman Peter Koulizos said.“Of course, the ‘cash’ isn’t real because it’s built into the sales price, so, in essence, buyers are paying for their own supposed windfalls.”Before making a purchase, buyers should speak to a trusted mortgage broker. With our experience, we will have a good feel for what deals are and aren’t legitimate. Speak to a trusted professional Hit the button below to arrange a conversation with one of my specialists to find a deal that's best for your situation.Get a stress-free plan todayWe partner with over 50 lenders so you can find the perfect solution FollowFacebookLinkedinDo you have questions about mortgages or loans? Ask us in the comments below … [Read more...] about Sleazy spruikers are taking advantage of property investors
Booms, busts and everything in between
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedinAustralia’s capital city property markets are experiencing very different conditions.New property price statistics from SQM Research show our capitals can be divided into four different groups:Hobart remains Australia’s strongest market Sydney and Melbourne have bounced back Brisbane, Canberra and Adelaide are inching forwards Perth and Darwin continue to go backwardsSQM believes next year will be a better year for property than this year.Buyer numbers have been increasing in many parts of Australia, for two reasons:The Reserve Bank has cut official interest rates three times in the past six months Australia’s banking regulator (APRA) has made it easier for borrowers to qualify for home loansIf you’re in the market to buy in the next couple months it’s good to start planning early. Need a plan to buy a property? Hit the button below to arrange a conversation with one of my loan specialists to find a deal that's best for your situation.Book a review todayWe partner with over 50 lenders so you can find the perfect solution FollowFacebookLinkedinDo you have questions about mortgages or loans? Ask us in the comments below … [Read more...] about Booms, busts and everything in between
‘Open banking’ is about to shake up the home loans market
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedinAustralia’s banking system will soon be playing by a different set of rules.It’s called ‘open banking’, and it promises to significantly change the way we do home loans.From February 2020, the big four banks will have to make it easy for borrowers to share their personal home loan data (and other banking data) with rival lenders. That’s important because:Borrowers will find it easier to compare offers and switch lenders Lenders will find it easier to lure borrowers with personalised offersThe federal government, which is driving the open banking reforms, hopes it will lead to increased competition, which could mean:· Lower interest ratesLower fees More innovationFor now, open banking will apply only to ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB and Westpac. In time, other financial institutions will have to adopt open banking as well.The government also plans to gradually roll out this system to other sectors of the economy – energy will be second and telecommunications third. Ask us about open banking Hit the button below to arrange a conversation with one of my specialists to find out how open banking affects you.Chat with us todayWe partner with over 50 lenders so you can find the perfect solution FollowFacebookLinkedinDo you have questions about mortgages or loans? Ask us in the comments below … [Read more...] about ‘Open banking’ is about to shake up the home loans market
Why you should avoid Afterpay
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedinBuy-now-and-pay-later business, Afterpay is definitely shaking up the payment marketplace. There’s even a nightclub that’s proposing to offer it to it’s customers. Even still, it’s a highly debated issue among Australians. My advice about Afterpay? And if you’re thinking about purchasing, investing or refinancing a property in early 2020, don’t use Afterpay for your holiday shopping.More generally, if you’re going to use it, do it after you’ve got your home loan. Banks and lenders that see Afterpay on your banking statements get nervous about your saving and spending habits. More simply, it raises flags about a consumer's ability to budget and live within their means.I’m working with many customers who have very strong loan applications but are running into issues because of just a few small Afterpay transactions.If you’re going to use Afterpay, use it as a short term incentive but make sure to pay it back as quickly as possible.If you need a hand managing your existing Afterpay payments, or would like to know more about how these could impact your home loan application, I'm happy to speak with you. Let's get real about Afterpay Hit the button below to arrange a conversation with one of my debt management specialists to lower the affect on your home loan application.Chat about my debtWe experts in debt consolidation. You're in good hands. FollowFacebookLinkedinDo you have questions about mortgages or loans? Ask us in the comments below … [Read more...] about Why you should avoid Afterpay
First home buyer help is on the way
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedinA controversial new scheme has passed in parliament that aims to help First Home Buyers get into the property market. The program will help buyers get into a property with a 5% deposit but it’s estimated that less than 1 in 10 buyers will receive it.The big savings are that the government will ‘guarantee’ the loan so that the borrower will not have to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).Other details around the scheme are still a bit unclear but here’s what we know so far:The scheme is capped to 10,000 buyers a year. It will ‘guarantee’ loans for first time buyers with deposits as small as 5%. There is an income cap of $125k for individuals and couples earning more than $200k. There is a price cap in cities and regional areas. Click here to see the ranges. The scheme will start on January 1st 2020. It will only be available through some lenders.If you’re thinking about this scheme or know someone who is, let me know. I can make sure you’ll have a good chance at being one of the lucky 10,000 who receive this. Let's scheme! Hit the button below to arrange a conversation with one of my loan specialists to find a deal that's best for your situation.Apply for this scheme todayWe partner with over 50 lenders so you can find the perfect solution FollowFacebookLinkedinDo you have questions about mortgages or loans? Ask us in the comments below … [Read more...] about First home buyer help is on the way
Housing turnover coming back from a historic low
One large factor that is often underreported when talking about the national property market slump is the percentage of turnover in the market - the percent of property on the market that sells.Recently released data by the RBA has shown that housing turnover is a 30 year low but there is good news on the way. With the election out of the way, lower interest rates and the start of the spring selling season the numbers are starting to rebound. Here’s some other key takeaways:Analysts claim one of the biggest reasons for the historic low was a low level of stock.Around 70% of housing turnover today is from existing property.Turnover from newly built housing is rapidly falling.If you’re looking to take advantage of buying conditions before the market might heat up again, I can help make sure you’re setup with the right loan.Let's talk property!Hit the button below to arrange a conversation with one of my specialists to find a deal that's best for your situation. Talk about property today We partner with over 50 lenders so you can find the perfect solutionFollow Facebook Linkedin Do you have questions about mortgages or loans?Ask us in the comments below … [Read more...] about Housing turnover coming back from a historic low