Save thousands on your home loan

Compare 25+ lenders and hundreds of loans in an instant

I want:

4.9

Rating based on 147 reviews

Investor Strategy

spi default article image em4omm

The 30 Minute Reno: One renovator's trash is another renovator's treasure

In order to avoid overcapitalsiing during your renovation, you may need to track down a few bargains.

jaq

Where do renovators go wrong?

Jacque Parker - House Search Australia

paul wilson

4 strange reno tricks that actually work

Renovating your property is one of the most effective ways of increasing both its appeal and its profitability. But if...

spi default article image em4omm

To furnish or not to furnish when selling a property?

Selling a house doesn’t come with a second chance, so that first impression is vital. And in a tough property market,...

CBD vacancies sky high: SQM

CBD properties in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane are becoming increasingly difficult to rent out, a leading property...

helen collier kogtevs

Why 54pc of property investors will fail

The importance of spending time creating a budget is lost on some investors, but it can be the difference between...

spi default article image em4omm

Mistakes when negotiating property prices

Buyers want to get the best price they can when purchasing a property. This often means that you may have to negotiate...

mike mortlock

The depreciation difference: kitchen and bathroom renovations

This week the Housing Industry Association (HIA) released the HIA-GWA Kitchens and Bathrooms Report for 2013/14 and it...

mt druitt exterior

Recouping returns from a reno

Drawing on our recent experience renovating a property in Mount Druitt in New South Wales, it is clear just how big the...

spi default article image em4omm

Tenant Responsibility:Managing the garden and pool maitenance in your rental property

There are some steps landlords can take to minimise the chance of a dispute with their tenants over external...

bernadette janson

5 ways to avoid blowing your renovation budget

Budget blowouts are common in renovating but costing the job can be time-consuming and newbies may be tempted to resort...

spi default article image em4omm

Renovators warned about being ripped off

With landlords increasingly using renovations to generate capital gains, Consumer Affairs Victoria has revealed several...

spi default article image em4omm

Investors ask: fully furnished investments

Q. I’m thinking of furnishing my one-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s inner west and my three-bedroom house in the...

spi default article image em4omm

The 30 Minute Reno: The smallest room in the house

Investors often overlook the impact a pet-friendly property can have on prospective tenants and there are some simple...

rory orourke

Property investors warned about swimming pools when buying a home

During the summer months, properties with swimming pools prove very attractive for home buyers. However, investors need...

Vacancies rise in Queensland

The vacancy rate climbed across Queensland in the last quarter, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland...

spi default article image em4omm

The 30 Minute Reno: 7 renovations that don't add value

When you make improvements to your property you want to make sure they are worthwhile. You need to make sure that...

spi default article image em4omm

Renovating just got easier in NSW

Council red tape is one of the biggest banes for renovators, so it’s welcome news that the NSW government is relaxing...

spi default article image em4omm

Vacancy rates climb in mining towns

Two-thirds of mining towns have recorded a rise in vacancy rates year-on-year, according to new research.

spi default article image em4omm

Unit owners and tenants warned about Australia Day festivities

Investors have been cautioned that bodies corporate will be cracking down on tenants breaking by-laws over the...