home and lifestyle
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Construction loan Q&A
When it comes to constructing a new home you have a number of different considerations as compared to purchasing an existing home. The type of home loan you can take out is one example. -
Fund your renovation with your home loan
If you are considering funding your renovation costs using your existing home, there are several important factors you need to consider. -
How to avoid overcapitalisation when building
Overcapitalisation can be a costly mistake for home owners. Many renovators assume that the improvements they make will improve the property’s value, but this is not always the case. -
Renovation vs. Construction
There are several reasons why home owners decide to renovate or build a new house. It may be that the house no longer suitable for a growing family, the house is out dated or many just feel it is time for a change. -
Should you knock down and rebuild?
In this article we look at what could be classified as the most extreme of renovations or the most difficult of new house building: the knock down and rebuild. -
Renovation - Getting Started
Renovating a house can give you a great combination of increased property value and a sense of accomplishment, but there are certain risks involved that need to be monitored to avoid distress and profit loss. -
The Cost of Renovation
Once you have established that you have the right equity position and can afford the loan, then you really want to assess what is the real cost of borrowing the money for renovations.
