Melbourne has become one of the most fast-growing capital cities in the past few years. After Sydney, it’s typically one of the most expensive places to live in Australia. However, there are some suburbs surrounding the Melbourne CBD that are more affordable compared to others. If you’re looking to find a bargain, now is oneRead More
Imagine this for your first property purchase. Just over 13 kilometres from the city, ready access to transport and ultra-cool facilities and all located right on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay. Hampton may not have been your initial choice as a first homebuyer, but the truth is there are ways for you to take aRead More
If you travel into the Sydney CBD every day for work, you might not be considering how much money and time you spend on your commute. According to an Australian survey on commuting, Sydney commuters spend, on average, over an hour commuting to work every day. Over a year, this would work out to beRead More
Interest rates: where are we at? After the January labour force data was released by the ABS, at close of trade on Thursday February 7 the ASX 30 Day Interbank Cash Rate Futures March 2013 contract was trading at 97.105.
There are various advantages and disadvantages for living in or buying a property in the big smoke (the CBD) compared to in the suburbs. Whether you’re choosing where to buy a home for yourself or looking to buy an investment property, it’s important to consider the different living conditions that present themselves. Reasons for livingRead More
