Jacque, Author at Futurebound

What renovations add value to my home?

Post author:Jacque
Post published:June 30, 2020
Post category:Property

Learn about what specific renovations add value to your home. Understand what areas you should put the most money into to achieve the maximum payout when you finally sell your property.

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What is Positive and Negative Gearing?

Post author:Jacque
Post published:June 16, 2020
Post category:Property

Learn the difference between what a positively geared rental property and a negatively geared rental property is and how this affects your rental income.

Should I Pay My Kids for Chores

Post author:Jacque
Post published:June 11, 2020
Post category:Your Money

Should I pay my kids for chores around the house? We ask our fellow parents what they think and break down what needs to be considered if you’re thinking of paying your kids for chores.

How to Read Your Pre-approval Letter

Post author:Jacque
Post published:May 30, 2020
Post category:Lending

Learn how to read your pre-approval letter from your bank or lender, what you should pay attention to and take note of such as the expiry date for the letter, conditions and so on.

Should I rent or buy a house?

Post author:Jacque
Post published:May 5, 2020
Post category:Property

We dive into four key topics and break down the costs to help you consider whether or not renting a house or buying a house is right for you.

How to Calculate Usable Equity

Post author:Jacque
Post published:April 7, 2020
Post category:Lending

Did you know it is possible to purchase an investment property without saving a cash deposit? Learn how to calculate your usable equity in 8 steps.

4 Savings Goals Everyone Should Have Before Buying a House

Post author:Jacque
Post published:April 2, 2020
Post category:Your Money

Wouldn't it be nice to fast forward to your first home purchase? Well, it doesn't work like that. You should reach these 4 essential savings goals before you can start…

Jeff’s Two Cents: COVID-19 & Housing Market

Post author:Jacque
Post published:March 25, 2020
Post category:Property

Learn if Covid-19 will affect the housing market, why most homeowners will be okay if this happens, and why it may be a good time to purchase more property.

5 Pros and Cons of a 10% First Home Deposit

Post author:Jacque
Post published:September 1, 2019
Post category:Lending

Learn about the top five pros and cons when it comes to purchasing a house with only a 10% deposit to ensure you’re prepared to buy a house.

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