In Part 2, we discussed the importance of choosing the correct mortgage and sticking to a budget, along with the traps of underestimating home buying costs and allowing market forecasts and trends to unduly influence decisions. In our last instalment, we consider the importance of taking your time to decide on a property, ensuring legal […]
Smoke Alarm Laws – Western Australia
The Building Regulations 2012 (the Regulations) require the owner of a dwelling to have compliant smoke alarms installed prior to the transfer of ownership; where a dwelling is rented under a residential tenancy agreement or made available for such rental; and where a dwelling is made available for hire. What is a compliant smoke alarm? To comply with the Regulations […]
Rockingham: old-fashioned seaside living with a modern twist
Rockingham started life as a port in the 1840s and has remained a popular and fast-growing suburb due to its easy-going atmosphere and accessibility to Perth. With an even spread of families, singles, and retirees, the seaside suburb is worth a look because it very nearly has something for everyone. Realestate.com.au lists the median house […]
Interiors Designed to Sell
I’m sure by now that any seller worth their sales notices has studied the final ‘dressing-up’ that happens on shows like The Block, and yet many homes go to open day with less than their best on show. No doubt some vendors avoid tackling tired interiors because of a lack of design confidence. After all, […]
Renovator’s Dream or Investment Nightmare?
Conveyancing Lessons for Buying a Home Earmarked for Renovations The idea of buying a renovator’s dream can be tempting, but purchasing a property earmarked for renovation is fraught with difficulties. Prospective buyers should make sure they are well informed and ready for the time, energy and money it takes to buy, renovate and re-sell a […]
DIY home loan health check: A how to guide
Steve Jovcevski is Mozo’s property investment and lending expert. With an extensive knowledge of home loan products and property trends, Steve is full of practical tips to help first homebuyers, refinancers or investors build and get the most out of their property portfolio. Here are Steve’s DIY home loan health check tips! It’s common knowledge that a health check […]
