by Gordon Kelly | June 23, 2020 | Construction & Renovation
The HomeBuilder scheme, a housing stimulus package of $25,000 for owner-occupiers to build a new home or renovate their existing house has just been announced by the federal government. The total value of the package is estimated to be $688 million, allowing for...
by Gordon Kelly | May 2, 2018 | Construction & Renovation
1. Construction Loans are different to traditional home loans Construction loans are designed to allow you the ability to build your dream home, but also to mitigate risks of project blow-out and delays. Every bank has different policies but generally you shouldn’t...
by Gordon Kelly | April 23, 2018 | Construction & Renovation
You may have an investment property that you plan to renovate, or it may be your own house. Once the renovation is finalised, it is a good idea to get your property re-valuated. Here’s why: Let’s say the property’s original value was $1M and your loan is 80% of the...
by Gordon Kelly | April 10, 2018 | Construction & Renovation
Buying a house and building a house is not the same thing. Financing a house purchase is relatively straightforward. You agree on a sale price, your broker gets you a good deal with a bank that lends you 80% of the cost, and you pay the remaining 20% plus costs. You...