Otto Dargan

Can overseas property investment work?

With prices rising and yields falling in Australia, you may be considering diversifying your property portfolio. But is international real estate a good investment?

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 07 Jul 2015

Should you consider a guarantor loan?

A guarantor loan can enable you to buy an investment property without a deposit, but once you take on this type of debt, you should aim to pay it down quickly. 

FINANCE • Mon, 09 Mar 2015

3 unexpected factors limiting your borrowing capacity

Loan applications can be denied for a multitude of reasons, but there are three variables that many people don’t realise can catch them out.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 09 Feb 2015

Bad credit doesn't mean you can't borrow

Do you have a bad credit history? Getting your home loan approved comes down to choosing the right lender.

FINANCE • Thu, 02 Oct 2014

Builder cash backs: A wolf in sheep’s clothing?

Are property developers really offering to pay for your deposit or is it all a gimmick?

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 28 Jan 2014

How to get a low rate with a 95% loan

Banks don’t normally give big discounts for high LVR loans. So how can you get a sharp rate discount without a big deposit?  

FINANCE • Tue, 12 Nov 2013

Why construction loans just don't work

Why is it that everything seems to go wrong when you build a property? What can you do to prevent the headaches?

FINANCE • Mon, 04 Nov 2013

How to give yourself a rate cut

Why wait for the RBA when you can cut your own rate?

FINANCE • Tue, 29 Oct 2013

Can you buy an investment property with no deposit? How?

Property investors are often assisted by First Home Buyers Loan and other benefits for when they purchase their first investment property, but can you still buy a second ...

FINANCE • Sun, 20 Oct 2013