Tips to navigate property ownership for Australian expats
John Versace
Feb 13, 2024
Property ownership can be a great way to build wealth. However, if you’re an expat, property investments can be complex, and it pays to do your research. Whether you are…
Is home ownership the only way to get ahead?
Michael Brandt
Feb 12, 2024
Owning your own home on a quarter-acre block used to be the ‘Great Australian Dream’. But we have seen several shifts since the post-war years, from denser housing reshaping the…
Ask an Adviser: What is the Downsizer Contribution, and will it impact my Centrelink entitlements?
Tammy Tan
Sep 05, 2023
Australia’s downsizer contribution scheme has gained notable attention as a strategy to boost retirement savings. But what exactly is it, and how does it impact Centrelink payments? We asked Apt…
Ask an Adviser: Can I get a mortgage in Australia as an expat?
Matthew Baker
Sep 06, 2022
Whether you are an Australian living abroad or an expat living in Australia, there are some added complexities when it comes to getting a mortgage. The landscape for expat mortgages…
Rent vs. buy: Is renting always a bad thing?
Matthew Dunbar
Dec 08, 2021
Trying to get on the property ladder today can feel like a losing game. Just as your deposit reaches a healthy point, prices continue to rise, and you need to…
Should you buy property in 2021?
Sarah Gonzales
Aug 03, 2021
As Australia’s economic recovery forges ahead, the Australian property market remains a hot topic. For years we have been hearing that the bubble must burst, yet property prices in most…
How to actively manage your mortgage – and why you should.
Matthew Baker
Sep 30, 2020
How long ago did you take out your home loan? Since then, how often have you talked to your lender or broker? If you haven’t kept in touch, you are…
What could the abolishment of stamp duty mean for property purchases in 2020?
Sarah Gonzales
Jul 29, 2020
No one likes a tax, but it’s fair to say that stamp duty is one of the most universally loathed. It was a tax that was essentially meant to be…
Aussies in the US: What to consider when building assets
John Versace
Jul 02, 2020
Determining where to build your assets and invest your money is a key decision for any expat. For Aussies living in the US, currency fluctuations and tax implications can have…
Is now the right time to buy property?
Sarah Gonzales
May 21, 2020
There has been a great deal of speculation in the media about the impact of coronavirus on the Australian property market. This was heightened recently, when the Commonwealth Bank announced…
Should you switch lenders for your home loan?
Matthew Baker
Oct 14, 2019
With interest rates at an all-time low, property owners can now access some of the best home loan rates we have ever seen. This is encouraging many homeowners and property…
Investing together: Is buying property with family or friends a smart investment option?
Andrew Dunbar
Jul 24, 2019
In today’s market, it can be difficult to get a foot on the property ladder. Buying with a family member or friend can seem like a perfect solution, and we…
