Property
Friends With Money #22: Who owns the house? Joint tenancy vs tenants in common
There are two ways you can buy property with others but which is better? We look at the pros and cons of both on the latest episode of Friends With Money.
Ask Paul: I’m divorcing my husband of 30 years and can’t afford a house
After divorcing her husband of 30 years, Kim can't afford to buy a house for her and her children. Should she buy a unit or investment property instead?
Ask Paul: I’m worried I might owe $500k in capital gains tax
After putting a second storey on her house and renting out the ground floor, Denise is terrified she may be facing a $500,000 tax bill.
Five questions you need to ask before you buy another investment property
Before you add another investment property to your portfolio, you need to ask yourself some tough questions.
Top five renovations to add value to your home
Don't jump into renovating your home without making sure all that effort and money will pay off in the long run.
The bank of mum and dad is under pressure: What you’ve missed
The property boom is putting the bank of mum and dad under increasing pressure. Here are five things you might've missed this week.
Why getting a home loan just got tougher
Getting approved for a home loan is set to get tougher after an increase to the minimum interest rate buffer banks use when assessing loan applications.
Auction survival guide: Bid on your dream home without letting emotion get the better of you
As the pressure of the auction builds and threatens to quiet the rational voice in your head, will you bow out or give in to emotion?
Why property is booming during COVID
We're in the midst of a COVID crisis, so just why is property booming? And is the boom going to end any time soon?
Most expensive home in US defaults on $224m loans
The owner of the most US expensive home defaults on $224 million in loans, and experts back vaccine passports. Here are five things you might have missed.
