This totally depends on your personal circumstances. If you have enough in your home and are able to use this then often no cash is required. If however you do not own any property then a cash amount of between 10–20% will be needed.

Do your own research but this can quickly become very confusing. Speak to investment consultants who have done this research for you. Population growth is integral to the growth of an area and this will depend on many factors. You can also download our free Strategic Investor’s Guide to SEQ for more detailed insights into key investment regions.

Like anything, any person has the opportunity to DIY. The question is does everyone have the knowledge, capability, skills and time to DIY. We endeavour to cut out all the legwork and provide a complete end-to-end property solution that in dollars and sense will always make it easier, save you time and money and give you the property solution you are looking for.

Not at all, your lender or mortgage broker will manage most things for you. We coordinate with all parties and provide you with progress photos as the build progresses through the stages.

There are many lenders who will lend to self employed people with or without equity. How much they will lend you does depend on your declared taxable income and can be irrespective of the amount of equity you have.

Market slowdowns are normal. They usually just mean growth is steadier rather than rapid. When your loan is set up properly, your repayments stay affordable, ensuring you’re not exposed to financial risk during these periods.

Banks have a responsibility to make sure their clients are not in over their heads. Rate increases or decreases will always be taken into account when finding you the right package and also when interest rates go up, so do rents and house prices so in actual fact you win.