house rules

You wouldn’t turn up for a job interview in track pants and messy hair would you? The same goes for selling a house. You need to give your house the best possible chance at getting top dollar and it is important to spend the time researching how to maximize your chances at this. Put effort…

Buying your first home is a great moment in life. No more dealing with landlords, hiding your pet in the shed or wondering if you’re going to get your bond back. Taking the plunge can be daunting for the first-time buyer, so here are a few fast tips for making your dream home transition smooth.…

Purchasing a home and taking on a home loan is a big undertaking, so it’s important to have a detailed understanding of the process involved and the terminology that comes with it. For some people, entering into a home loan can be almost like learning another language, as many of the terms are completely foreign.…

There are a lot of people who’ll tell you that having investment properties is a smart use of money and can create an extremely efficient secondary income stream. However, anyone looking to buy an investment property has to be willing to do their due diligence during the investigative stages, and doing so is doubly important…

Hubby and I were late starters when it came to property. We purchased our first property using a first home buyers grant in our mid-30’s, which were two very rundown cottages in country Victoria, with an elevated outlook and an ever-so-slight view of the Grampians. The day we moved in the lawns were waist height…

Selecting the right property for your business is essential to your success, as the space represents your business and provides a space within which your business will grow. However, this involves a lot of planning and a number of key financial decisions. Here is a checklist of the things you should consider to help you…

The weeks leading up to purchasing a home can drive any good-intentioned human straight to the pantry. I have clear memories of too many coffees and donuts during the week leading up to signing those home loan contracts. Firstly there was the deposit we had to pull together at late notice and then tapping away…

There are more than just a few things to consider when buying property to ensure that the property will represent a solid investment now and into the future. Real estate agencies like Templeton Property can provide buyers with some of the key data to ensure the property fits their exact needs, as well as other important…

There are more than just a few things to consider when buying property to ensure that the property will represent a solid investment now and into the future. Real estate agencies like Templeton Property can provide buyers with some of the key data to ensure the property fits their exact needs, as well as other important…

Today, as never before, individuals are looking for alternative investment opportunities. With a volatile economy, one can no longer expect to find a guaranteed outlay with a high return. Therefore, investors are looking for lucrative alternatives. While speculators don’t have to replace traditional assets, such as stocks, bonds, and personal savings, the options listed below…