Show 22 - A war on real estate 'misinformation'

1 – A war on misinformation

Terry Ryder from hotspotting.com.au takes a potshot at those who pass out ‘misinformation’ about the state of the real estate market. This leads to confusion and frustration. He tries to set the record straight.

2 - Save heaps by paying more

Now that we have seen a reduction in interest rates, Carolyn Boyd suggests that this is not the time to reduce your loan repayments. The extra you will get each month will not be significant enough to make a difference but if you pay extra by not lowering your repayments you will save a staggering amount over the term of the loan.

3 - Should you rely on verbal advice from an agent?

As a result of a question from a listener, Rob Balanda from MBA Lawyers says that you need to be careful about verbal advice when it comes to property contracts. He explains.

4 - A good move from the RBA

Damian Smith from Rate City takes a good look at the market and gives his predictions on interest rate movements, future vales and buyer and seller confidence.

5 - A silk purse from a sows ear

All that glistens is not gold – you have heard the saying. Well Ana Stankovic from renovate and profit.com is living proof that gold can be found anywhere. Ana is working with a client who is undertaking a renovation that should return a 25% nett profit.

6 - Home loan rates fall - but.......!

Home loan rates are falling, but for thousands of Australians who are living with defaults on their credit file (most without even knowing) will be hit with $22,867.15 more in home loan repayments over the first three years of the loan. Graham Doessel from My CRA tells all.