Revamping your home every year to suit the changing interior trends can be an expensive business. If you’re a prospective decorator on a budget, we’ve found three timeless trends that can be found in Perth on the cheap.

Living in Perth is somewhat contradictory. Although we’re classified as a city, all Perth locals are familiar with the ‘small town’ vibe: everyone in Perth knows (almost) everyone. And yet, it can still be challenging when choosing a reputable and competitive mortgage broker in the Perth metro area.

Welcome to the first post in our build new or buy old in Perth, WA series. It’s aimed to go into more depth about the pros and cons of proximity, timing and purpose when buying established property versus building on vacant land in Perth.

It’s important to know the whys and hows of interest rate fluctuation so that you can become better prepared for how it could affect your finances.

The new school year is fast approaching. You may have already seen the Officeworks and Woolies ads making the rounds on TV and are counting the days until the kids can return to the playground. However, the new school year also boasts the inevitable costs of new uniforms, school books and supplies.

Ask yourself these five questions to maximise your savings.

School is almost out, Christmas is fast-approaching and the summer holidays are around the corner. The lead-up to a planned holiday is an exciting time – researching hot spot tourist destinations, comparing and organising day trips, checking out that Balinese resort photo gallery …

But before you can guarantee a carefree holiday, you’ll need to get your finances in order.

Buying property is generally a long-term investment – and something that shouldn’t be purchased on impulse. Whether you’re buying for investment or dwelling purposes, there’s a checklist of things to consider before stepping onto the property ladder.

This week, we asked ourselves three things we would personally look for when considering the purchase of a property. The results? Find out here.

The festive season is almost upon us! We’re sure you’ve seen the Christmas trees and decorations slowly creeping across the floors of Big W, Kmart or Target. Getting in early seems to be this years Christmas trend – and it’s not a terrible idea. Planning ahead is the best way to save money and stress over the coming months.

Most first-time home buyers and investors ask the same question: should I buy now, or wait? A fair question, especially when the property market is continuously changing.

“Always remember to consult your broker about taking out a fixed rate loan and using a rate lock.”