Fletcher Rowe | September 7 2017 On first glance, the rise and rise of capital city markets has excluded a generation of first home buyers. Young Sydneysiders and Melburnians are instead forced to remain long-time renters, or otherwise relocate interstate and forego their Surry Hills or Little Bourke St cold drips and smashed avocado. The
August 29 2017 | Fletcher Rowe It’s one of the most commonly queried yet poorly understood components of the modern mortgage, and not knowing its function could be costing you thousands in interest charges over the course of a year, let alone the life of your loan. You may be aware it’s out there, but
Fletcher Rowe | August 21 2017 The past 12 months of mortgage lending policy have really shook up the industry. Taking out a new home loan presents unique and ever-changing challenges compared to what once was almost a “revolving door” lending policy. These policy changes were well-intentioned, posited to be steadying erratic and unsustainable housing
Fletcher Rowe | August 11 2017 It’s a daunting world for the first home buyer; skyrocketing median house prices, interest rates and an influx of lending platforms can scare off would-be home owners. Many wonder how they will save a deposit large enough to outbid seasoned investors, and parents feel helpless watching their children’s dreams
Fletcher Rowe | August 9 2017 Sydney property prices have again edged higher, according to CoreLogic’s latest weekly report released for the first week of August. The report released last week showed that surprisingly high auction clearance rates were keeping the market competitive and turning around what threatened to be a slump after a sluggish
With mortgage stress mounting and the rising cost of homeownership putting pressure on many households around Australia, it can feel like your mortgage will last forever. There are a few commonsense, real world tips that can help cut down the length of time that you’ll have that repayment hanging above your head. MAKE ADDITIONAL