The clever investor knows that assessing your investments regularly is key to identifying opportunities to build wealth. Knowing when to refinance an investment property could be vital to a successful strategy. So is now the time for you to refinance? Talk to us and we'll help you to decide! Despite recent tightening around investor lending, [...]
In Australia, the national pasttime seems to be to save, save, save for a house deposit! People are making all sorts of sacrifices to get that all important deposit together – from living with mum and dad into their thirties, to sacrificing life's little luxuries. But why are so many Australians so very focused on [...]
At its August meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia chose to keep the official cash rate on hold at 1.5%. How will this news affect your situation? With no cash rate movement from the RBA, interest rates remain competitive so it could be a good time to purchase a home, investment property or to refinance. [...]
When you decide to sell your home or investment property, it's natural to want it to fetch the highest sale price possible, but it's also important to be realistic when setting your price or you risk scaring the buyers away. Here are some pointers to help improve your chances of selling above market value, whilst [...]
If you have already purchased your first home, congratulations! The next step in building wealth for your future could be to plan for the purchase of a second property as an investment. Owning two properties is a great financial ambition and with Australian house prices on the rise, doing so has great potential to improve [...]
Tips to help property investors maximise their tax returns Don't you just love getting a tax refund? Whilst nobody enjoys all the paperwork that goes with filing a tax return, getting it right can be rewarding particularly if you're a property investor. One of the major benefits of investing in property over other asset classes, [...]
When it comes to financing your investment property, there are several different options that you can use. Choosing the right one will depend on your investment structure and strategy, but there’s no need to spend days or even weeks researching the options. Here are the most popular loan types used by property investors in Australia [...]
The autumn property season is in full swing, get pre-approval on your loan now so you can move fast and secure the property you want. With clearance rates down, you may even get a bargain! Despite a rising Aussie dollar, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep the official cash rate on hold [...]
Are you thinking about investing in property this year? One of the reasons why investing in property helps you to build wealth is that it offers you various tax deductions. But many first time investors are unaware of all the tax deductions that may be available. One of the tax deductions you can claim on [...]
Now that the hot weather is well and truly here, wouldn’t it be marvellous to have your own swimming pool in the back yard? Not only are they a great way to keep cool in summer, they make great entertainment for the kids and can be a stylish addition to your home. However, as a [...]
