by admin | Apr 18, 2017 | Loans and Finance
Australians owe nearly $34 billion in home loans as of January, Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows. Imagine how much we'd all save in interest repayments if we paid our loans off one year earlier!The amount is astronomical, but on a more relatable scale by...
by admin | Apr 11, 2017 | Loans and Finance, Real Estate
The dastardly deposit has thwarted the first home buying dreams of countless young Australians. After all, the standard amount that some lenders recommend for a deposit (20 per cent) is an imposing figure that even the thriftiest of buyers may struggle to...
by admin | Apr 4, 2017 | Investing
Property investment could be the way forward to your future financial security, but you should never buy property if it's not the right time. Your personal finances, your relationships and the state of your career are all things you should consider before you...
by admin | Mar 22, 2017 | Loans and Finance
Over 2 million people are self employed in Australia. Here at Advantage Finance, we believe that if you're a part of this massive segment of the population then you have the right to a fair go when applying for a home loan.Unfortunately because of the nature of...
by admin | Mar 20, 2017 | Investing, Real Estate
Rental yield is the cornerstone of a successful property investment. Positive cash flow from real estate isn't just money in your pocket – it's money off your mortgage. But where do you find properties that provide this in Adelaide? Two bedroom...
by admin | Mar 6, 2017 | Loans and Finance
Securing a loan is one of the first and most important steps on the way to buying your dream home. However, before you take that step you have to have your ducks in a row to ensure that you application is approved.What ducks are we talking about? Read on for...
by admin | Feb 27, 2017 | Investing, Loans and Finance, Real Estate
Buying your first home could be one of the most momentous challenges you ever face.With the average property price in the country exceeding $631,000, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics it's understandable why so many may struggle. However, it...
by admin | Feb 24, 2017 | Investing, Real Estate
Sadly summer is all but finished and autumn is on the way, bringing with it cooler temperatures, wetter weather and the need for increased maintenance for your investment property. What tasks must you undertake to protect your property before winter comes? How...
by admin | Feb 20, 2017 | Loans and Finance
If the thought of talking about mortgages doesn't interest you, these mind boggling facts certainly will. Home loans and property have a storied and somewhat bizarre past in Australia and around the world, so let's have a quick look some of the more interest...
by admin | Jan 19, 2017 | Loans and Finance, Real Estate
When it comes to commitment buying a property with your partner may be an even bigger deal than saying I do – and it's certainly more expensive! MoneySmart puts the average price of an Australian wedding at just over $36,000, while a property will probably...