In May 2024, Darwin has some of the cheapest city homes in the country, here is how the numbers add up for a First Home Buyer.

We need to have a quick look at some of the terms:

When you consider that a small flat could set you back half a million dollars at the moment, saving a 20% deposit to buy that flat – $100,000 – can seem an insurmountable task. That’s where insurance can help.

Lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) may be an added expense, but it offers buyers the opportunity to dive into the property market earlier, without saving up an entire 20 per cent of the property’s purchase price as a deposit.

Choosing the person who will help you make one of the most important decisions in your life can be daunting. Here’s how to find your mortgage broker.

Many people find the right mortgage broker by asking their friends for referrals. This is a fantastic place to start. But sometimes, no one can recommend one in your local area, or you find you just don’t ‘click’ with an adviser someone recommended.

The Darwin Festival has finished up. Father’s Day is just past. We are visiting family Benalla in rural Victoria (Brrrrr) and arranging for some renovations to our 90 year old investment property at the same time.