Who you need on your home-buying dream team
A solid way to pave a smooth pathway to settlement is by starting with the right team in your corner, Your Home Buying Dream Team, as it were. Cheesy team t-shirts are optional but encouraged.
How to get competitive with your offer (And get the house)!
Not sure if you’ve heard, but the housing market right now is hotter than a potato being thrown around by The Wiggles. Prices have gone kaboom and there’s a lot of demand and not so much supply.
Your complete guide to home buyer incentives in Australia
From Tassie to the Territory, from the West Coast to the East, we’ve rounded up a comprehensive list of government schemes and incentives designed to help home buyers in 2024, whether it’s your first home or a fresh start.
Your offer has been accepted! Now what?
You’ve received the call from the listing agent with the great news that the vendors have accepted your offer, and you might be thinking ‘great, what do I do now?’. We’ve put together this handy little guide to step you through the motions to hopefully get you from offer to settlement with ease, enjoyment and zero stress.
2024 property market predictions
As we step into 2024, the property market stands at a crossroads, and the questions surrounding its trajectory are on everyone's minds. In our latest blog, we delve into our predictions for the year ahead. Brace yourself for potential interest rate cuts, as we foresee a shift later in the year, signaling a prime time for property exploration and purchase.
A favourable mortgage
Have you got a family member who wants to give you a little head start in the property game? Whilst some might choose to offer a gift of cash or perhaps to go guarantor on a property for you, there is another set of circumstances we occasionally see at Lenny.
What to do when your bank’s valuation is too low: a case study
Purchasing a home or block of land should be an exciting time in your life. A time full of joy, planning and visualising. Picturing where you’ll have your Sunday morning coffee while you read the paper, dinner parties with family and friends, and the placement of that heirloom piece of furniture.
Should I “Fix” My Interest Rate?
Fixing your interest rate gives you some surety about the cost of your repayments which is important to some people.
Self-employed and taking out a home loan: a case study
Natalie was referred to Lenny by her (very clever and wise) sister, who was a client of Lenny herself. Looking to purchase a property, Natalie found herself stonewalled by endless paperwork and requirements due to the nature of her income.
7 must-knows when getting a mortgage as a business owner
In this blog, we’re going to throw down 7 must-knows if you’re looking to get a mortgage as a business owner.