Posts Tagged ‘property’

What to do if the market bursts

Predictions that the Australian property market will burst continue to run rampant as the country faces the greatest credit-fuelled real estate market it’s ever seen. The market has seen a drop off in investor confidence and the repercussions of this are being felt from buyers to sellers with … Read More

How to be an A-grade investor

Everybody strives to be an ‘A-grade’ property investor, but unfortunately, most people don’t take advantage of great investment opportunities situations when they arise.

To be an A-grade investor, you need to adjust your mindset about property. That may mean investing when no one else is, because the growth drivers (high rental … Read More

How to find the right property manager

Property managers are often cited as a key member of the team of professionals you should have around you in order to build a sustainable and efficient property portfolio.

A good property manager can be the difference between an investment property that plods along and one that supercharges your portfolio’s growth … Read More

6 tips to maximise your rental return

To keep a grounded view of the market and ensure you don’t lose quality tenants, consider following some simple steps to maximise your rental returns.

One step is to regularly review your rents and ensure they are at market levels, while giving tenants ample prior notice of rental increases. This will … Read More

Why you should invest in the inner suburbs

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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