Holiday Rental Investment
August 16, 2018
School holidays are over yet again for many of you (collective ‘sigh’ from parents!). Did you manage to get away somewhere different? Perhaps the fresh air and fun-filled days have you thinking about investing in a holiday home? If you’ve returned pondering the question of whether or not to buy a get-away place of your …more »
Hollywood special effects guru teams up with RE/MAX
August 7, 2018
RE/MAX Real Estate Services in Cairns had a serious encounter with Hollywood fame when the office listed a classic tree-change property on the Atherton Tablelands. Oscar winner Jerry Jeffress, and his wife Melissa, engaged broker owner Tony Williamson and sales associate Ray Murphy to sell the property they’d purchased in 1990. Mr Williamson described the …more »
Mortgage Specialists/Brokers versus Banks
July 20, 2018
If you need a home loan, there are 3 ways to go about it: apply with your bank directly, shop around for a deal yourself or get a mortgage broker to do it all for you. For most Australians, going with a major bank or lender seems like a safer option because you have trust …more »
What is a Mortgage Specialist and Why Use one?
July 13, 2018
Mortgage specialists/brokers write approximately more than half of all home loans in Australia. It’s easy to see the attraction, working out what is on offer from each institution can be time-consuming and confusing. Much easier to let a Mortgage Specialist/Broker do the legwork. A Pivotal Financial Specialist works hard to give specialist advice across …more »
Where are you on your home loan journey?
July 6, 2018
Getting a home loan could be about to get a whole lot harder, thanks to the Financial Services Royal Commission, and RBA appears to be stuck on hold, but Interest Rates still rising…… However, people are still going to buy a home and require finance, so it doesn’t change fundamental demand, and isn’t the end …more »
Loan Pre-approval – do you need it?
June 29, 2018
You don’t need to find your new home before you can apply for a loan. In fact, there are good reasons to speak with a Pivotal Financial Specialist to get your loan sorted beforehand. Benefits of having a Pivotal Financial Specialist organise a pre-approval: We’ll do the leg work for …more »
Next Home Buyer
June 22, 2018
Ready to Buy Your Next Property You’ve done this before. But some things might be different, whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or just looking for a change of scene, make sure you are up to date. Things to consider: Know how much you can afford to borrow Plan your budget Be confident to make an offer …more »
Expert property investment advice
June 15, 2018
Today, many Australians prefer to use a financial specialist to arrange their home loan. However, there are still quite a few who’d rather walk down to the bank personally to arrange their mortgage. But, for investors, taking the DIY route might not be very beneficial in the long run. Why? Because every successful investor has …more »