Friday, November 3, 2017 / Blog, Property Finance, Real Estate
If you read the news, it’s easy to assume that there is little possibility of you ever owning your own home. Although there are some steps you need to take to ensure you’re on the right path, buying a property in Perth doesn’t have to be as complex as you first thought. Many would think that…
Read MoreThursday, April 21, 2016 / Property Finance, Property Investment, Services
When you have made your mind up on an investment opportunity, it is time to ensure that you have the capital behind you. What you may not be aware of, is that Activate Property grew from a company called Activate Finance. In the early days our business was firmly structured around providing mortgage brokering services,…
Read MoreThursday, November 26, 2015 / Property Finance, Property Investment
Generally speaking, when someone purchases a home that they intend on living in, they get a mortgage which is then paid off over a set period of time. Each week they pay the interest on the loan amount, and then they pay off a portion of the debt itself. The portion which is paid off…
Read MoreFriday, October 2, 2015 / Property Finance, Property Investment
Using equity can be a powerful tool for investors to build wealth. Many people think they don’t have the financial ability to purchase an investment property because they don’t have enough cash in the bank. What these people don’t realise is that they can leverage their homes equity to help them purchase an investment. In fact with banks…
Read MoreThursday, September 17, 2015 / Property Finance, Property Investment
The terms positive and negative geared property are used frequently in property investment but what do they really mean and how do they impact you as the investor? Positively Geared Property: Positive gearing occurs when the rent you’re receiving from your tenants is more than what you are paying to hold the property including costs…
Read MoreThursday, September 3, 2015 / Property Finance, Services
Buying an investment property is a great way to help build your wealth however it does represent a large financial commitment which is why it’s important to ensure you get the right loan. With banks offering a range of investment home loan products it can be confusing trying to find the right loan to suit your…
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