Buying a first home can seem especially challenging when you’re renting but maintaining a steady rental history can help you into a place of your own.
Why you should stop renting
The proof is in the pudding – buying a property comes out on top as the smarter investment. Here’s a look at why.
Buying a holiday home: a smart investment or simply a lifestyle choice?
Australians have a reputation as big spenders when it comes to holidays, so it’s no surprise that a quarter of us would love to own a holiday home. But before you sign up for a second mortgage, it’s worth considering what’s really involved if you’re looking for a financial return and not just some great holiday photos.
What if you love your lifestyle but can’t afford to buy where you live?
Getting a foot on the property ladder doesn’t always mean leaving the lifestyle you love. We look at a few of the pros and cons to help you decide if renting and buying is an option for you.
Give your returns a festive boost
Interest rates may be at record lows but are you making the most of them? A quick check could give your investment returns a valuable uptick.
To buy or rent? – that is the question
With housing affordability and inflated property values in the headlines, is it better to buy a home or rent?
Rent vs buy: how do they compare?
Whether you should rent or buy has become a popular topic recently. Here’s our quick animated guide to help you weigh up the pros and cons of each.
Dear John – what are the pros and cons of renting versus buying a home?
There are plenty of pros and cons to home ownership versus renting, but it’s your personal circumstances, future plans and goals and financial situation that should really guide your thinking.
Can ‘rent to buy’ schemes help young home buyers?
The question of ‘Is it better to rent or buy?’ is a common one but what if there was a way to do both? While they offer a different way to get into the property market, rent to buy or rent to own schemes won’t be for everyone.
Are you better off buying or renting in Sydney?
RP Data’s Quarterly Rental Review reveals the regions in Sydney where you’d be better off buying than renting.