It’s certainly a slightly different lending environment we find ourselves in at the moment, so I want to give you the “heads up” on what lenders are particularly looking at when assessing loan applications and that now is a great time for a first...
by Charbel Kadib The federal government has announced a new $700-million housing stimulus package aimed at rekindling property market activity. A $25,000 grant will be available to owner-occupiers “substantially renovating” or building a new home from 4 June to 31...
Should stamp duty be abolished? THE POTENTIAL abolition of stamp duty in Australia has been proposed and discussed for at least a decade, but recently there have been fresh calls from many corners to do away with the property tax. Economists in particular – starting...
What is a Zombie Debt? The statute of limitations puts a cap on the time a creditor has to collect on your unpaid debt, 6 years in each state and territory, 12 to 15 years (depending on the State & Territory) for Judgment debts. In other words, if 6 years passes...
Andy has been a long time property investor who has worked for Qantas for many years. He is one of the many who have been stood down due to COVID-19 and he shares how he has managed during these unprecedented times. Above all, he is a very caring landlord –...
