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When you’re looking for a reliable builder and a house and land package that suits your needs, it helps to know you can trust the prices* on their website and brochures. It’s surprising how many builders will show an amount for a build or package and then in the small print; it might avoid committing…Read More→
Australia is coming to realise that the Sunshine Coast is one of the best places to live. Looking at the growth rate and the number of people moving here it’s impossible to imagine property investments NOT paying off in the next 20-30 years. By far one of the most significant home developments on the Sunshine…Read More→
Once upon a time you used to be able to borrow 100% of the home loan without any proof of savings! These days, lenders no longer offer no deposit home loans. There are ways you can get the capital together for the deposit for a home loan though. You just have to get creative and/or…Read More→
A house and land package is where you have the land contract (the contract to buy the land) at the same time as you have the construction contract (the contract with the Perth or Sunshine Coast builders to build the house you want). Generally, a house and land package is sold by Western Australia or…Read More→
As leading Perth and Queensland builders, we know that there are many types of loans in the mortgage marketplace, which are applicable for our house and land packages. Fundamentally however, these loans are all based on two things: Principal: This is the amount of money you borrow. Interest: This is how much you pay to…Read More→
Purchasing a new home is exciting time, but it can also be stressful as well. So one of the most useful actions you can take when you are looking for a home loan for one of our West Australian or Sunshine Coast house and land packages is to make use of a mortgage broker. As…Read More→
A mortgage broker is an experienced third-party that’s hired to negotiate a better deal for you, the borrower from the bank or loan institution. What is a mortgage broker? A mortgage broker is an experienced third-party that’s hired to negotiate a better deal for you, the borrower from the bank or loan institution. They…Read More→
This is why many Australians are taking the extra step of actually building their own homes or purchasing newly built homes, because they want everything brand new and they want their homes to suit their lifestyles. So if you are on the fence and not sure whether it is best to purchase an older, existing…Read More→
You want to keep your block of land in mind when you look at house designs, because the aspect, shape and slope might dictate the size and design of your new home. Also, think about your budget, because if you need to keep a tight rein on your finances, this is the time you might…Read More→
A common mistake that investors make is building an investment property that strictly suits ‘your’ purposes. The ‘would I live in it?’ approach is not always the best rule of thumb. There are a number of different tenant types that many people do not consider when constructing an investment home. The location of the investment…Read More→