Buying your first home or investment property is exciting! Like planning for a holiday, you start researching about the fun things you want to do. Out of excitement, you also start looking up other activities not in the original plan, instead of researching the basics, like accommodation and transportation options. Buying a property is the [...]
Rentvesting has become increasingly popular in recent times. Last year, research from the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) found that one third of first-time buyers opted to become "rentvestors", rather than homeowners. Here's what you need to know before deciding whether rentvesting is right for you. But first, let’s look at an age-old question. [...]
Loan refinancing is a strategy used by property investors to access funds - usually to grow or improve the value of their property portfolio. The right time to do it largely depends on your strategy, plans and equity. In this article, we highlight some of the key considerations for this strategy and how savvy investors [...]
Can you believe it's already May? If you’ve been thinking about a 2018 property purchase, here's why now is a great time to go for it. Firstly, the cash rate remains unchanged at a record low level. Secondly, home values and auction clearance rates are falling in many markets around the country, so conditions look [...]
When done right, investing in property can help you to build long-term wealth, and who doesn't like the idea of an additional income stream? (Imagine what you could do with that!) The really great thing about property investing is that just about anyone can understand the principals. If you're thinking about building wealth for your [...]
Residential property investment has long been popular among Australians, but far fewer venture into commercial property – like office buildings. While residential real estate may be more familiar, there are many benefits of commercial property investment, which is why it's worth considering as a viable investment option. In recent times, we've seen strong demand for [...]
To buy an investment property in 2018, or not to buy? With more than 15% of Australian taxpayers owning at least one investment property, it's a big question on many people's minds right now. So, what's the answer? Last year saw some major curveballs thrown to property investors, which may have left you wondering whether [...]
A small property could potentially make a great investment, provided you choose the right one. The key to success with any investment property is thorough research. In this article, we take a look at how to research and choose the right small space property to give you the investment returns you’re looking for. Pros - [...]
Buying an investment property can be a clever way to build wealth for your future. There are government incentives that make this form of investment great for mum and dad investors - such as the potential to claim back losses as a tax deduction. So, how do you go about finding the right property for [...]
Buying your first investment property is exciting, but it also comes with new responsibilities. When you're on your L-plates as a new landlord, it's important to be aware of your rights and obligations and those of your tenants. Here are some of the essential things that you should know. 1. Go it alone, or use [...]
