Borrowing with a Trust: What You Need to Know
Have you ever thought about owning property through a trust, such as a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF)? Trusts can be a strategic choice for asset protection, tax efficiency, and succession planning, but borrowing with a trust has its own unique complexities. Here’s a clearer look at the options and considerations. What Is a Trust? […]
Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)
For many Australians, buying a home can seem like an unattainable dream, particularly with the challenge of saving up for a 20% deposit. However, Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) can help make homeownership possible sooner by allowing you to borrow more than 80% of the property’s value, albeit with an additional cost. When used strategically, LMI […]
Construction – Terms you need to know
As someone who completed a large-scale renovation on my owner-occupied home with next to no knowledge, one thing I wish I knew was all of the terms that get thrown around by various trades people and suppliers when trying to bring the project together!! So, here are the 12 new terms that I learned during […]