Mortgage Choice Maroubra - Alex Woo

27/03/2019

There are some uncertainties surrounding the housing market and interest rates at the moment. If you need someone in your corner to explain what it all means, I'm here to have a chat.

13/02/2019

What would a world without mortgage brokers look like? Sign the petition today

Australia's mortgage broking industry faces potential policy changes that could make the mortgage broker channel unsustainable, drastically reducing competit...

08/02/2019

More than half a million Australians take out a mortgage with the help of a broker each year. I'd like to thank you all for your support. And if you're concerned about the recent changes proposed by the Royal Commission, you can sign the online petition

Potential reforms are currently being discussed, which, if enacted, could make the mortgage broker channel unsustainable – potentially forcing customers back to the big banks and cutting their access to smaller lenders and credit. Support your broker now.

09/03/2018

What do the best suburbs to buy in have in common?

What makes a suburb great? One that buyers will pay top dollar to break into? It’s the 'desirable dozen' – 12 attributes that drive residential property value.

16/12/2017

The beauty of refinancing your home loan at a cheaper rate is that the money you save can then be put straight back into extra home loan repayments, saving you even more money in the long term.

For example, on that $360,000 loan, if you were to put the $103 you save each month, by switching to a cheaper rate, into an extra monthly payment off your home loan, you’d save more than $27,000 in interest over the life of your loan, and have it paid off three years earlier!

08/12/2017

Saving for a deposit isn’t the only Herculean task involved in buying a home for the first time. From untangling red tape to deciphering loan documents, there are plenty of potential hazards to trip up first-time buyers.

Thinking of taking a step into the property market?

Your Smartline advisor can help get your finances ready for your big move.

01/12/2017

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions can be everything.

The feeling that potential buyers get when they see your home for the first time can be the difference between making an offer or bypassing it and searching elsewhere.

And the better your property presents, the higher the price that buyers will be likely to pay.

24/11/2017

Saving for a deposit?

Set a goal.

Financial goals are a great way to get your finances in order. Find out the deposit you need, and set your target. Knowing where you are heading helps you make purchasing decisions. For instance, you might decide you don’t need those new shoes as much as you want your first home.

Contact us today so we can discuss more saving tips with you.

14/11/2017

With many Australians making the change to smaller cities to live and work, Wollongong in recent years has transformed into an attractive regional city.

10/11/2017

Seasons come and go.

So, if you’re preparing to make a move in the property market, realestate.com.au present some helpful tips for getting your home ready for sale.

https://www.realestate.com.au/advice/selling-by-seasons/