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Selling and buying a home at the same time presents certain challenges, so it’s important to decide on s strategy and your fall-back plan. Before you consider the purchase of a new home it is essential to evaluate your financial situation. Start by establishing the…

The 5 mistakes to avoid as a first-time property investor

by wsgadmin2020-03-19

Blog, Property Investment, Tips

Investing in property can bring fantastic rewards but, as with all investing it is not without risks. Many of those risks however, can be reduced significantly by avoiding the five most common mistakes made by first-time investors. So, what are the key things we recommend…

Why use a mortgage broker?

by wsgadmin2020-03-19

Blog, Finance, Mortgage Broker, Tips

How the right broker could be the difference between ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Once upon a time, when we wanted a loan, we’d go and chat to our local bank – most likely the one we’d loyally been with forever. This was a time when the…

Comprehensive Credit Reporting

by wsgadmin2019-12-11

Blog, Credit Report, Finance, Tips

What does the new Comprehensive Credit Reporting mean for you? If you’re in the market for a new mortgage or even a personal loan or credit account, you may have heard about the recently introduced ‘Comprehensive Credit Reporting’. But what is it, and what is…

Some Common Fears and “Why Not” not to buy an Investment Property

by wsgadmin2019-11-27

Blog, Property Investment, Tips

1. Too much risk If you have purchased your own home you have already made a big property decision. If you happen to qualify for an investment property you are probably already heading in the right direction. We think the risk can sometimes be “what…