The Hales Blog

Real estate agents always talk about ‘location, location, location’ and for good reason. The right community could set you up for comfort and happiness (and, if your house rises in value, capital gains) long into the future. Let’s take a look at the steps involved in finding the right land location that will suit your needs now and into the future.

There should be two things top of mind when you build a new house: liveability and saleability. How your family will live in the new space is an obvious priority, but how to gear the house for resale often comes as an afterthought. Here, we highlight five smart ways to boost both liveability and saleability to make your house a success right up until the day you sell.

With all the terms and conditions – which is better – fixed or variable? There’s no one-size-fits-all loan because each product varies across a range of fronts, from exit fees to repayment terms. Your ideal loan should have a low rate and offer flexibility should your financial situation change or if official rates rise or drop in the future. Here we look at the top things to consider before choosing your home loan.

The buy vs rent decision is a tough dilemma for many Australians. Caught at the crossroads of either paying a little each week to rent or committing to a long term investment to buy is a weighty decision.

There are strong long term advantages to buying earlier in life, from gaining an invaluable sense of independence to building fundamental budgeting skills, and attaining financial freedom. Here, we look at how buying a home earlier rather than later in life can set you up for a better future.

What are the top considerations potential purchasers should consider when it comes to buying in a new suburb? We have devised a list of tips and things to consider when making your property ladder debut in a new locale:

To get the most out of your display village experience, it’s a good idea to do a bit of prep work. It could save you time and money in the long run. We’ve put together a few handy hints to help you plan your day and maximise your time.

If ever there was a smart time to buy real estate in Australia, that time is now. Currently, there are many healthy indicators in the Australian property market. Here are seven signs it’s a good time to buy.

With property prices in capital cities across the country predicted to rise an average 17 per cent in 2021, many homebuyers are realising there is no better time than now to make the leap onto the Australian property ladder. So just where do you start in your quest for securing a home loan? We’ve put together a guide of top 10 tips to get you on the right track to getting a home loan.

Spending more time at home has become the new way of life for many during COVID-19. Now more than ever, our homes have become more than just a place to eat and sleep.