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What is a yield?

Before starting to look seriously at a property, most investors work out the yield on the property to see if it makes their shortlist. Although some investors buy property for other reasons – such as land banking, infrastructure potential or lifestyle reasons – most are mainly concerned with … Read More

10 renovations which quickly add value

When you start thinking about selling your property, it’s common to consider renovating. Renovating to increase the value of your home can be tricky, and costly. You don’t want to overspend on things that won’t increase value, or under deliver in the areas and rooms that really matter.
Here are … Read More

Tapping into your hidden wealth

Unit block in Sydney

Equity offers investors a golden opportunity to leverage profits from one property into a deposit for a new purchase. As the value of your property increases, the equity you build becomes a resource to help you create long-term wealth and security through investment.

The amount of equity you have in your … Read More

Is now the time to refinance?

Is it time to refinance?

The big four banks have increased home loan interest rates, and now most other lenders have followed their lead. So is now the time to refinance?

Gone are the days when people would get a home loan and stay with the same lender for the full 25 or 30-year loan term. … Read More

Why you should invest in the inner suburbs

Bondi Apartment

The fact is that not all land is created equal.

Some suburbs will be more popular than others. Some precincts will be more popular than others due to range of lifestyle and living benefits.

Overall for strong, stable long-term growth that outperforms the averages the inner and middle ring suburbs of our … Read More

Think before you sign

Dealing with contracts is nowhere near as simple as just signing on the dotted line. When it comes to property investing, don’t sign anything until you understand every part of the deal and contract.

Read each and every contract, even if the contracts may look the same as those you’ve seen … Read More

5 features to look for in a variable loan

Whether you’re a first home buyer or a seasoned property investor, it’s important to choose the right loan for your needs.

When choosing a variable-rate loan, remember that the right loan will offer a combination of flexibility and convenience as well as competitive rates and fees. Of course, everyone has different … Read More

5 things you need to know before investing in property

Investing in property is one of the best strategies for building wealth. While there is no definitive right and wrong approach, there are a few things you should consider before investing in a property to minimise risk and maximise your returns.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure such as roads, bridges, telecommunications, transport access, and amenities … Read More

Australians are using home equity wisely

Over the last four years the number of investment property loans in Australia has grown by 37% compared to an increase of only 4% in the number of owner occupied loans.

Check out the latest findings from the Roy Morgan Research Consumer Single Source survey of approximately 45,000 people per annum … Read More

Sun to set on development loop hole

The NSW government has confirmed that changes to development sunset clauses will be enacted within a matter of weeks.

Off-the-plan apartment buyers are set to receive improved legal protections after the NSW government announced changes to legislation today.

Under the changes, set to be introduced in parliament in the coming weeks, developers … Read More