Property Investment

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Many people don’t think of their homes as an opportunity to make money: they’re satisfied paying off their loans and living in the property. But what happens if you do want to take on a tenant?

The search for that perfect piece of real-estate can be exciting – but also insanely stressful. Even before you start house hunting, there are multiple things to consider.

FHOG, or the First Home Owner Grant, is a state government initiative developed to assist people in purchasing their first residential property.

As a first home buyer, you might not be able to get out to open homes and auctions at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be doing all you can to preserve the home deposit you’ve worked so hard to save.

Despite battling some serious health issues, Tracy Bell paid off her mortgage with sacrifice, patience and some careful planning. She shares her story with Donna Webeck.

The idea of refinancing your home loan can seem like a major hassle, but the truth of the matter is, sitting on your hands is costing you real money when it comes to your mortgage.

For Aussies, the worst of the coronavirus looks like it might be passing, but its economic repercussions are still being felt, including in the property sector. Here’s what you need to know about investing in property post-coronavirus.

Scott Pape, aka the ‘Barefoot Investor’ recently sent an email to his tribe with the subject line: “The 4 cheapest home loans on the market in June.”

Read how concreter Ken Smith consolidated his loans and shaved $7000 off his mortgage.

The home mortgage is moving into the digital age and has been sped up as a result of coronavirus and many borrowers will benefit from this with easier and more convenient loans and more borrowing options.

We can help you work out whether your current home loan deal is costing you too much in a moment – but first, here’s how much you could save.

We can help you work out whether your current home loan deal is costing you too much in a moment – but first, here’s how much you could save.

Living overseas can make getting a home loan more difficult. But all is not lost for expats. Many lenders offer loans to expats as long as they meet certain criteria.

The self-employed – or gig economy workers – often struggle to get home loans. However, mortgage brokers and lenders say there is no reason why they can’t secure finance.

In these unprecedented times, landlords are facing big changes in the market and many have seen an impact not only on the value of their property, but also on their rental income.

Australians often call on mortgage brokers to help navigate the complexities of finding the right home loan. As an online mortgage broker, UNO helps buyers and refinancers find the best home loan for their situation. Here are six questions you should ask your mortgage broker so they can find the right deal for you.

If you’re paying off more than the minimum repayments on your home loan, you may actually incur break costs fees from your bank. Here’s our guide to understanding and – ideally – minimising what you might need to pay with our break cost calculator.

Ask any homeowner how long it took them to fill out their home loan or refinancing applications and, chances are, you’ll get an exasperated "12 hours" as a response – even when the reality is more like two hours.

Buying and selling a home can be a tedious process. We can help make this process easier by ensuring you know all the costs involved.