One of the greatest sources of pride for a parent is to teach their children a lifelong skill. And seeing that parents spend so much time, money and energy protecting their children, educating them, ferrying them to sport or dance classes, there is one blindingly...

One in five Australian renovators set aside no money at all as a contingency... Zero, Zip, Zilch, Nada! An accurate and extensive budget, with at least 5% contingency, will give your renovation the best chance of success Yet not enough people set aside money in case...

You don’t need to find your new home before you can apply for a loan. In fact, there are good reasons to speak with your Go Mortgage Broker to get your loan sorted beforehand... Some lenders provide a loan pre-approval which is usually subject to meeting required...

Are you thinking about buying property? If the answer is yes, congratulations! Buying property - be it something you plan to live in or something you plan to rent out - is a truly rewarding experience. If you are on the property purchasing path, it pays to think about...

Upgrading your home doesn't always mean investing in costly renovations. There are plenty of ways for you to give your propertya great facelift on a budget. Here are 4 ways to get max BANG for your bucks:     1. DIY paint jobGiving your home a new lick of...

Renovating a home is exciting but it can also feel a bit daunting. After all, you want to create your dream home without breaking the bank. That’s why it’s important to have a realistic idea of what things will cost before you start swinging the hammer. Here are 5...

Research from Roy Morgan shows an ongoing rise in renovation activity in our country¹. Specifically, in the last 4 years close to 8.4 million out of 13.6 million homeowners in the country did renovation work on their property. That’s a whopping 61% of us whipping out...

Things have changed significantly over the last few decades... FACT - When you walk into a bank, you are on your own when it comes to your own financial interests. Everyone may be friendly and eager to help when you walk in the door, but the bank is a business, and it...

Cars are expensive items and many people may choose to apply for a car loan instead of buying with cash or from the equity in their home. These tips can assist with the application process, and help you find the right loan for your circumstances. 1. Figure out a...

Home loans are unquestionably complex, but the two most common types to choose from are “principal and interest” and “interest-only”.   But what’s the difference? and what is the best choice for you?   Home buyers who choose a “principal and interest”...

New report finds Bank of Mum & Dad is nation’s fifth biggest lender, ahead of ING DIRECT and Suncorp  29% of Australians aged under 34 are reliant on their parents to provide a deposit for a mortgage, a new survey has revealed. A further 26% of first home buyers...