Tag Archives: first home

How can people ever get into their first home? Here’s How.

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

I was thinking in the shower this morning, as I do, about all of the people who feel that they will never be able to buy their first home. It’s just too expensive.   House prices are the highest they … Continue reading →

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First Home Buyers can save a lot of time and grief with Google Street View

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

A few years ago I was looking for low cost houses that I could invest in as rental properties and I found one that sounded great, going by the story the Real Estate Agent told in their book of current … Continue reading →

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Buying your First Home and Commuting To Work, 400 Times a Year!

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

Research Before You Buy You’d think it was easy right? You have your deposit, you buy your house, you go to work and you pay the mortgage, just like when you were paying rent. No big deal. But there are other … Continue reading →

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First Home Buying Tip – Check Out Your Neighbors

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

It’s 2AM and I leap out of bed, grab the Fijian souvenir skull crusher club from under the bed, ready to deal with an intruder in the house! Continue reading →

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