Property

Investors in Australia’s two largest residential property markets are getting the lowest rental yields in the country as stagnant rent prices are outpaced by capital gains.

Clients often ask about Lenders Mortgage Insurance and how much it costs. Here's 5 simple facts for you to consider in your calculations.

The introduction of mortgage broking has been a welcome addition to the services SFP provide in the changing lending market.

There's a lot to consider when buying an investment property or home, especially for the first time.

Have you been saving for a long time and feel ready to get into the property market? Maybe you're considering buying a home to live in or investing in a property you can rent out to somebody else.

Changes aimed at improving housing affordability have passed through parliament. See what the new rules could mean for you...

When it comes to deciding between super and your home loan there's a lot to consider.

Creative ideas for younger Australians to invest in property

It won’t come as a huge surprise to learn that Australian homes are among the most expensive in the world. In a recent surveyⁱ every Australian town and suburb was rated as ‘seriously’ or ‘severely’ unaffordable. And if you’re in a capital city it’s even worse, with the average Sydney home costing nine times average household income.

Over the past 5 years, I have written annually where I thought the property market was, and what was likely to happen moving forward. So far I’ve had a 100% success rate. I guess I wouldn’t be writing this if I got it wrong.