Looking to buy an investment property, or expand your current portfolio? Understandably, the market has seen quite a few ups and downs in the last twelve months. From record-low interest rates to a COVID-19 disruption, it can be a little unclear which direction to take. We’ll guide you through a number of trends investors have […]
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Australia is currently facing its first recession in decades off the back of the Coronavirus pandemic, which makes the prospect of buying an investment property feel more uncertain than before. Many Australian investors may be wondering if the best time to buy is now or if they should hold out? However, there are a few […]
If you own a property, the difference in the amount you own on that property and its market value is known as equity. When people mention equity, you may be asking some questions like how does equity work in property? The main benefit is your ability to access this equity to secure further finance for […]
House prices across the country are showing a rising trend, with the national dwelling value index increasing by 0.9% in January. According to CoreLogic, this takes the annual growth rate to 4.1% – the fastest growth pace over a twelve month period since December 2017. The increase reflects a massive 6.7% turnaround since the housing […]
75% of Australians do not know their home loan interest rate, according to the Herald Sun. You could be paying far less in interest on your home loan by getting the know-how and refinancing to a better rate. Following two consecutive Cash Rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia, it seems every Australian with […]
How will the proposed 2019 Budgets affect home owners and investors? Last week, Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten released their proposed budgets following the national election on May 18 2019. Many topics including infrastructure, employment and health services were addressed, which covered the news headlines. Housing affordability plans and assistance schemes were given mention by […]
Hotspot for Property Investors Reduce Home Loans’ first-quarter sales data has revealed that property investors in New South Wales and Victoria continue to dominate the mortgage sector overall. Accounting for the location of nearly two-thirds of all properties settled in the period and the highest average values, the Sunshine State remains the firm favourite for […]
What does Buying Off Plan mean? Buying off plan is buying a property that are advertised for sale before it has been constructed and waiting until the construction id finished before paying the remaining balance of your purchase price. Tips Before Buying Off the Plan Properties Check the Contract Before diving in you must review […]
4 ways to reduce your risk as a property investor Bessie Hassan | Money Expert at finder.com.au There are many benefits to investing in property. It can give you a stable and consistent form of secondary income, and despite property prices moving in a cycle, they have historically appreciated over time, which means you’ll also […]
The first thing most of us look at when selecting an investment property is its location. If the property itself isn’t quite right, you can always renovate, but it’s not as easy to move a house to a better location. That’s why you should consider the location carefully. Here are some of the most important […]