There has been plenty of movement in the real estate market of late to convince home buyers to take advantage of the Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant (FHOG), before it reduces from $20,000 to $15,000 after June 30. A total of 15,313 applications have been received since the grant was boosted … [Read more...] about Market slowdown is great news for new home buyers
Continue ReadingBypassing the need for the “Bank of Mum and Dad”
The “Bank of Mum and Dad” (loans or gifts from homebuyers’ parents) is now considered one of the most important factors in the Australian mortgage sector. However did you know that Darren Walters’ No1 Property Guide has been bypassing the need for this bank for over two years now? A September 5 … [Read more...] about Bypassing the need for the “Bank of Mum and Dad”
Continue ReadingChecking Credibility in The New Home Sector
One of the questions we get asked often at No1 Property Guide is “How do I check the credibility of builders in the new home sector”. People naturally want to know how they can weed out the shonks and the dodgy operators. So how do we advise people to avoid these bad builders? No1 Property Guide … [Read more...] about Checking Credibility in The New Home Sector
Continue ReadingDON’T LISTEN TO THE HYPE ON THE FIRST HOME OWNER’S GRANT
Media reports, government agencies and housing pundits are all putting their weight behind getting potential first home buyers to “get in quick”, lest the Queensland First Home Owner’s Grant disappears. However while nothing is ever certain in life and politics, there has been no indication of … [Read more...] about DON’T LISTEN TO THE HYPE ON THE FIRST HOME OWNER’S GRANT
Continue ReadingThe Market Won’t Wait For You!
There’s nothing like a bit of history to keep things in perspective. A March 1988 newspaper clipping (dug up online by No1 Property Guide founder Darren Walters) bemoans the rapid rise of properties in the Sydney region. Though mere loose change for Sydney prices compared to today, the … [Read more...] about The Market Won’t Wait For You!
Continue ReadingFirst Home Buyer? How to Avoid the Nerve-Wracking Moments
If you’re thinking of becoming a first home buyer there are a few things you should be aware of. Firstly, this will probably be the biggest expenditure of your life so far. Secondly, the nerves and waiting around for your house and land package may make the whole first homeownership journey an … [Read more...] about First Home Buyer? How to Avoid the Nerve-Wracking Moments
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