jacque, Author at Futurebound

Common Property Management Mistakes

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 30, 2024
Post category:Property

When you’ve just acquired an investment property, there are a couple of decisions you need to make. One is whether or not you’re going to go with a property manager or whether you’ll manage this yourself. For those of you who are thinking – “why don’t I just manage this property myself? It’ll save me money as opposed to working with a property manager, and it sounds relatively straightforward” approach with caution - there can be many hidden risks that you’ll uncover along the way, which may cost you thousands.

How to Win a Tender – Handy Tips for Winning House Tenders

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 22, 2024
Post category:Property

In this article, we’re going to break down our top 9 straightforward, easy to implement strategies that can boost your chances in the competitive world of property tenders.

Financial Coach vs. Mortgage Advisor – What are both roles and how are they different?

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 1, 2024
Post category:Lending Your Money

The finance and property world can be a daunting one when you’re first starting out – it seems like you’re never able to just dip your toes in – you instead have to dive headfirst and immerse yourself in more lingo and jargon than you thought was humanly possible. Even the words you thought you knew the meaning of are beginning to sound strange when used in a new context, bottom line, it’s all a bit overwhelming!

Navigating the Reserve Banks New Debt-to-Income Ratio Restrictions for First Home Buyers and Homeowners

Post author:jacque
Post published:April 4, 2024
Post category:Lending

The Reserve Bank is looking to revamp its rules for retail bank mortgage lending and plans to bring in debt to income ratio (DTI) restrictions mid-way through 2024. But what is debt to income ratio, and how can it affect me as a first home buyer, homeowner or property investor?

How to Cut 20 Years Off of a Mortgage Without Increasing Regular Repayments

Post author:jacque
Post published:January 24, 2024
Post category:Lending

Learn how you can cut 20 years off your mortgage without increasing regular repayments and as a result, pay a lot less in interest, saving you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

How to get the lowest interest rates in a high-interest rate market

Post author:jacque
Post published:January 12, 2024
Post category:Lending

In this article, you’ll learn how you can achieve the lowest interest rate with your bank and how you can save on your mortgage in the current market, with two…

When will home loan interest rates go down?

Post author:jacque
Post published:January 10, 2024
Post category:Lending

When will interest rates go down in the current market? In this article, we’ll give you three tips on how to predict whether interest rates are going to go up or down.

What are we seeing is happening in the housing market currently

Post author:jacque
Post published:October 11, 2023
Post category:Property

What is happening in the housing market right now? Is it on its way up? Is it still on a downward trajectory or is it staying the same? And what on earth does this mean for me? In this article we are going to be talking about what's happening right now in the housing market and what Jeff is seeing from his perspective. We’ll also be talking about what opportunities you can be looking forward to, and what you can be doing right now to prepare to make the most of those opportunities.

Mortgages for the Self-Employed

Post author:jacque
Post published:October 5, 2023
Post category:Lending

If you're wanting to secure a mortgage while you’re self-employed then listen up as this blog is for you! If you are self-employed and have a self-employed income; you may be wondering; how can I make the bank see that I actually have enough income to pay my bills so I that can afford a mortgage?

Should I put my money into a high interest savings account or use it to pay off debt?

Post author:jacque
Post published:September 21, 2023
Post category:Financial Coaching

Many of us feel like there’s a lot more money going out of our accounts over the past two years than money going into it. That may leave you pondering whether you should open a high-interest savings account to get a good return on investment OR pay down your debts such as your mortgage, car loans etc. So that you don’t have to fret as much when interest rates rise. In this article, we’re going to demystify this decision for you, helping you decide what is the best decision for your financial situation.

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