WA Government Increases First Home Owners Grant
Exciting news to kick off 2017 for first home owners looking to build their first home, as the WA Government announces a temporary boost to the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) of $5,000. The FHOG is currently $10,000, meaning eligible applicants could receive up to $15,000 from the WA Government towards the cost of building […]
Welcome to 2017!
Happy New Year! 2017 is shaping up to be an interesting time for the property market. Interest rates remained low throughout 2016 and we are expecting rates to stay low in the early stages of this year. However, there is speculation that change is in the air and that interest rates may be due for […]
Buying A New Home – Do I Need a Building Inspection?
You have found the home of your dreams, Launch Finance has advised that your finance is all but assured and the next question comes – do you need a pre purchase building inspection? The reality is many property buyers have a purchase offer accepted on a new home after only one or two brief visits […]
How Can I Negotiate a Better Deal for My Home Loan?
With today’s record-low interest rates, the loan market is more competitive than ever with lenders seeking to attract new clients and maintain their current ones. This naturally benefits consumers, including those shopping for their first home as well as those who are looking for a better deal for their existing loan. However, it’s not always […]
4 Mistakes that are Costing You More Money on Your Home Loan
Purchasing your home is likely to be one of the biggest investments you will make in your life. But did you know that you could be paying even more than you need to? To make sure that you’re getting the most out of your current loan, we have put together 4 common mistakes that could […]