New home sales are back on the rise, fuelled in part by many investors and owner-occupiers buying off the plan. The concept is straightforward: put up a deposit (usually 10 per cent) to help the developer fund construction and pay the balance when the build is complete. Apartments are now springing up at a rapid […]
Making the most of your money often requires common sense more than a commerce degree. Haven takes a look at five misconceptions about money that could be holding you back from greater financial freedom. I don’t earn enough to save A lack of savings generally has less to do with how much you earn and
Pets have been long maligned by landlords for their potential to make a mess and cause damage. But with pet ownership in Australia ranking the highest in the world, property investors who turn their backs on our furry friends could be missing out on tenants and dollars. Before they dismiss dogs and cats, landlords should
Competition among lenders for home loans remains steep but borrowers may still be missing out on great deals and important information that could save them thousands of dollars. You have freedom of choice Most lenders will pitch one or two loan products to customers. But that’s a tiny fraction of the number of loans available
