Using super to buy a house: your options explained Superannuation is designed for retirement. But there are three legitimate pathways that allow you to use super — or the tax advantages that come with super contributions — to buy property in Australia. Two work before retirement. One doesn’t. The rules are different for each, and…
Negative gearing in Australia: how it works for investors Negative gearing is one of the most searched and misunderstood property investment concepts in Australia. Most of the noise around it is political. Here’s what actually matters for your finances. This guide explains how negative gearing works, walks through a realistic worked example with current 2026…
The Importance of Mortgage Pre-Approval in Australia Obtaining mortgage pre-approval is a crucial step in the home-buying journey. It helps you understand how much you can borrow, speeds up the buying process, and gives you a competitive edge. This guide will explain the importance of pre-approval, the benefits, how to apply, and answer frequently asked…
Home Loans for Accountants: 2026 Eligibility Guide By Patrick O’Brien, Director and Home Loan Specialist since 2001 Accountants are one of the professions lenders like most. Your income tends to be stable and your qualification is easy to check, so a number of lenders will let you borrow up to 90% of a property’s value…
Do you have a small deposit of 5%? It may be possible to buy your first home using home loan schemes such as the First Home Guarantee without LMI.
Considering buying a property with a friend or family member? Learn about the pros and cons, and how to navigate the process in Australia.
The Banks Are Looking To Get Your Business. It’s amazing what my lenders are offering in order to secure your business. There has never been more competition for the chance to write your home loan than there is now. At the same time, lenders are finding that who they can write loans for has been…
How To Spot The Best Suburbs To Buy Investment Properties In? One of the questions I get from Mortgage World Australia clients is ‘How do I find locations that are likely to have good investment property opportunities?’ The challenge we all face is that we are busy in our day-to-day lives. Studying the real estate…
How To Improve Your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Performance Mortgage World Australia has a considerable number of clients who invest in property through their Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF). The challenge every one of those clients faces is trying to make the most of their time to hit their goals over their retirement. One of…
How Do I Get A Home Loan When I’m an Expat? Recently I was helping an expat client get a home loan. She is living and working overseas and wanted to buy a property that would be an investment in the short term and be her home when she finally came home. Makes sense right?…
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