First Home Buyers Blog
Getting some extra cash for Christmas
Christmas can really put the finances under pressure as we need to buy presents, attend lots of functions and host meals at our house. All this equals lots of spending and generally there is no more money coming in than at any other time of the year. As well as needing extra money at Christmas,…
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Read MoreDo you struggle with presents for Christmas?
In our society, we often suffer from the “I have no idea what to buy someone who has everything”. The reality is, you probably don’t need to buy them anything but custom dictates that we need to exchange gifts at Christmas so here are some great ideas to help. If you have children in your…
Read MoreDecember – how to make it work!
Christmas has become a month-long celebration these days and not only are there many people to buy for but there are now even more opportunities to spend money. So how on earth do you survive the silly season without breaking the bank? Here are a few tips that you can try out. Plan your diary:…
Read MoreThis Christmas, make time for a family chat
For many of us, we get together with our families over the Christmas period to share some food and exchange gifts. But it can be a good time to sit down and have a chat with your loved ones about some slightly more serious matters. Did you know that most people fail to have conversations…
Read MoreDo you give your children pocket money?
These days the lesson we teach our children about money are more than likely quite different to what we experienced ourselves when we were growing up. Our children watch us constantly use EFTPOS machines to make payments when we shop. Rarely do we deal in cash. Mistakenly, children can believe that with the press of…
Read MoreWant to save some serious money?
For most households, the single biggest expenditure is their mortgage repayment. So if your mortgage repayment is your single biggest expense, it would make sense to review it regularly and work out how you can be saving money. There are several ways you can save both time and money. Check your interest rate With interest…
Read MoreWhy you need a mortgage broker?
In this age of technology where an endless amount of information is available at our fingertips it is easy to think we can do all the research and investigation that it takes when buying your next property. However, the reality is quite different. Unless you have weeks of spare time and energy as well…
Read MoreWhy you should get pre-approved before you put in an offer
Many people think that the best way to do things when purchasing a new property is to go out and find a place and then start to put the wheels in motion when it comes to things like finance. In reality, it is a really good idea to have this sorted out before you even…
Read MoreWhat to look out for when buying your new home
Purchasing a new home can be a really exciting time. But so often, once you move in, you can discover a huge range of hidden problems. Conducing your own inspection will reveal some issues but it is vital that, no matter what age the property is, you should always get a pest inspection and building…
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