Archive for the ‘Property investment’ Category

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

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

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

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

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

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

Announcer considers the pros and cons.

I’m confused – my bank teller is telling me to transfer my savings onto my mortgage but you are encouraging me to leave the money in my offset account. Isn’t the end result the same? Why am I being told something different from the … Read More

Meet the suburb swingers – people who regularly move from Paddington to Balmain, Woollahra to Glebe, Surry Hills to Newtown and Killara to Woollahra without blinking an eye.

Retro-migration from west to east, east to west, north to east are all possible, if not highly likely, as part of today’s new buyer behaviour.

Once … Read More

Suburbs set around rivers, beaches and Australia’s most famous harbour have topped a list of growth areas where prices start at $500,000.

Sydney’s Balmain came a close second after North Fremantle in Western Australia with annual growth of 16.3% for three-bedroom units.

Other notable Sydney locales include Pyrmont, Haymarket and Camperdown.

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After being at record lows for some time, interest rates may soon be back on the rise with Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, NAB and ANZ increasing their rates for all mortgage holders.

Mortgage holders may find themselves with mortgages that cost more than expected but there are some things you can do to ready … Read More