The Rentvesting Advantage
What is Rentvesting? Rentvesting is a growing trend in property investment where you invest in your first home with the intention of renting it out. A rentvestor simultaneously lives in a rental property located in their chosen suburb, while renting out an investment property they own found at a different suburb. Most people get into […]
Fixed Interest Rate versus Variable Interest Rate – or the Best of Both Worlds?
Fixed Rate Loan Or Variable Rate Loan – Which One Is Right For You? Interest rate matters when looking for a good deal on your home loan. When you take out a home loan, a very important thing you would need to decide on is whether to go with a fixed interest rate, or with […]
Mortgage Refinance: How to Save Money in 4 Steps
Mortgage Refinance: De-Mystifying the Process There are many reasons to think about refinancing your home loan, especially in the current economic climate. When faced with economic uncertainty or a change of situation, the option of being able to take advantage of the equity of your home is a powerful tool and has given many of […]
Six hidden costs of buying a property – and the concessions you could claim
Understand the hidden costs of buying a property So, you’ve been saving up for a deposit, you’ve provisionally secured a home loan, you’ve found a high growth suburb, and you’re ready to buy. Congratulations! Getting onto the property ladder is hard financially. But you’ve made the sacrifices and you’re ready to secure your financial future. […]
Does it get any easier for investors? A podcast with Chris Christofi
Chris Christofi on the importance of getting your first investment property right ‘A lot of people won’t be asking the right questions … You shouldn’t be over-leveraging, and you shouldn’t be borrowing to your maximum affordability, because you don’t know what’s going to happen in the marketplace.’ Hear from Reventon’s founder and CEO Chris Christofi as […]