Stamp Duty Explained

There are many unexpected costs you will need to budget when purchasing a new property or buying a piece of land, Stamp Duty is one of them. Join Marissa and our very own Mathew Denton so you can have a clear idea of when it is payable, how it is calculated and what tax considerations might come into play.
Mortgage Capacity Advice

The Real Estate Podcast talked to Marissa Schulze from Rise High Financial Solutions to look at the capacity and options you have when taking out a mortgage for buying or renovating.
Adelaide Property Market Update 2022

Tune in and read through as Managing Directors Marissa Schulze from Rise High, and Lachlan Turner from Turner Real Estate, go live each quarter on Facebook to discuss the latest trends in Adelaide’s Property Market!
Fixed Rate vs. Variable Rate Loans

What’s the difference between fixed rate and variable rate loans and how do you know which one works better for you? Read through to discover their pros and cons and learn what you can do to leverage the advantages of both!
APRA’s Rate Update: 6 Tips to Maintain your Borrowing Capacity

APRA, the regulatory body that supervises the banks of Australia issued a requirement for banks to increase their assessment rates by 0.5%. Borrowing capacity is expected to decrease by 5% because of the recent APRA’s rate update.
Employment Types and How They Affect Your Loan Application

You may be a permanent or casual employee, work multiple jobs or be paid based on commissions and so on. How does your employment type affect your loan application with the banks?
Build your Dream Home in 9 Steps!

Building a New Home can be incredibly exciting but also a little daunting. From choosing a builder, making selections, organising finance and everything in between, it is easy to get overwhelmed in the process! But rest assured, build your dream home with us and be stress free! Just follow these simple 9 steps below and surround yourself with the right team.
7 Tips to Reduce Loan Costs and Save

Loans are part of our lives, be it a home loan, car loan or a business loan. Here are some useful tips on what you can do to reduce the costs of your loan!
How to find the Right Property?

Finding the right property as a first home buyer is such an exciting time in your life but can also be very overwhelming. Knowing where to start often becomes tricky, so today we will provide you with our best tips so you can find your new home!
Should you apply for a mortgage repayment holiday?

A mortgage repayment holiday is becoming increasingly popular. Read this article and what the video below to find out what a mortgage repayment holiday really is and its pros and cons.