There are many factors that contribute to the success of a Warrnambool property development; some you can control. Others will always be beyond your control. One factor that can always be within your control, AND make a big difference to your profits is understanding how the GST works in relation to your planned development. As...
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Settlement Day is D-Day if you’ve bought a Warrnambool property. That magical day a property is finally yours. If this is the first property purchase you’ve made, rest assured that even experienced investors report butterflies in the lead up to this occasion – it’s normal to be anxious about everything going to plan. The good...
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With international travel off the cards, many people are opting for a getaway that’s closer to home – staying along the Great Ocean Road or somewhere else domestically, to take a break when restrictions allow. If 18 months without the usual travel has seen your savings rise, you may be in the position to achieve...
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The pandemic has drastically changed the way we live and work. For some Hamilton home owners, there may have been big changes to their financial situation. You may have changed jobs or been promoted? Perhaps you’ve saved up some extra funds during lockdown, or you may be struggling to make ends meet? Maybe your goals...
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Investing in a Warrnambool property can offer all sorts of benefits – additional income, capital growth, tax deductions… the list goes on. With spring now in full-swing and COVID restrictions on the cusp of lifting (making inspections and auctions easier to attend), you might be considering purchasing an investment property. If this is you, we...
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Besides the deposit and monthly mortgage repayments, there are other fees to consider when buying a house in Mount Gambier. Things like pest and building inspections, borrowing costs, insurance and legal fees all add up. The average Australian may pay more than $6,000 in unexpected upfront costs on average, according to research from Finder. When you’re...
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Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or just moving to a new house in Hamilton, your situation may have changed since you last bought a property. Here’s a refresher on some of the finance options available when you’re purchasing your next house and a few other key considerations. As always, we are here to help if you would like more...
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Last month, the Victorian Government announced that it would be adding a ‘July Extension’ to its Business Costs Assistance Program, for businesses who may not have applied, or been deemed eligible for the original funding program, administered in June. The BCAP was created following the May-June Victorian lockdown, as a result of a short-term COVID...
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Would you have ever considered that how you use your credit card could impact your appeal as a home loan customer for your one-day Colac home? Your credit card activity is one of the first things a lender will look at when considering whether you are a desirable prospect for a new mortgage. Why? Read...
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Employees whose working hours have reduced under the latest COVID-19-related lockdowns in South Australia and Victoria can apply for up to $600 in income support payments from the end of this week. Victorian employees who have lost between 8 and 40 hours work due to the lockdown impacting their employment in areas like Hamilton, Warrnambool,...
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