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Downsize your home and top up your superannuation

Many over 55s reach a point where they feel like they no longer need a large family home, and with the Federal Government now making it possible for eligible individuals aged 55 years or older...

How to get your house ready to sell

It's not easy, that selling your home business. First, you've got to decide where you want to go next. Then you've got to work it all out with the bank, get an agent, etc...what you...

Mortgage 101: How much can I borrow?

Buying a new home, no matter whether it is your first or your fifteenth, is a big financial commitment. It often involves committing to repaying a large debt over a long period of time. The...

Less for more: Why Australians are moving towards smaller homes

It used to be the case that "bigger is better" was the catchphrase in the Australian property market, but new trends are showing that's no longer the case. In fact, Australians seem to have come...

Buyer Insights: Behind the scenes of leading boutique Brisbane developer DeMartini Fletcher

PropertyMash is excited to launch a new feature series looking into the 'why' of buying. Buyer Insights is designed to help buyers get better insights into the projects they are considering purchasing into. We talk...

Reverse mortgages: What you need to know

Almost every home owner knows what a mortgage is. After all very few of us have the funds to buy a new home sitting in our bank account, so inevitably we all figuratively trot cap...

Why buy an off-the-plan property?

There’s no denying that buying property off-the-plan may sound crazy to some people. After all, you’re essentially putting a sizable chunk of money on the line for something that doesn’t exist yet. Although — as...

6 things you should know before downsizing

Deciding to downsize can be a daunting prospect; after all, you're leaving the home you've probably spent quite a bit of time in, and there are numerous memories attached to it. Beyond that though, the...

5 Questions you need to ask your real estate agent when selling a property

Selling your home or investment property is a big decision, so you want to make sure you are looked after in order to guarantee the best possible sale result. Many people looking to sell their...

Do I have enough money to cover my retirement?

According to the Australian Securities and Investments commission, a couple living modestly will spend $39,353 on living costs every year (they estimate this can be up to $60,264 per year for a couple living comfortably)....