Invest in property with a suitable plan
Choosing to invest in property is a decision that should not be taken lightly and requires a lot of prior thought and planning. The process in itself is life changing for most new investors and can completely change how you live your life. Owning an investment property has many benefits and can improve your wealth […]
The 5 Major Drivers of Property Prices
If you joined the real estate bandwagon to grow your wealth, it is crucial that you understand the drivers of property value. Instead of just concentrating on your chosen home’s functionality and accommodation, take a look at it as an investment and get know the factors that will influence its performance. So for starters, here […]
Do You Really Need to Hire Property Investment Consultants?
A lot of people often mistake investment consultants Australia or in other places as having the same function as an agent or broker. Although they are just as knowledgeable about the estate market, with plenty of advice to provide, they are more objective. If there is one professional who definitely have your best interests at […]
5 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Invest in Australian Property
Tempted to go back in to real estate? Here are 5 questions you need to ask yourself before jumping on the investment bandwagon. Can I afford to put down a 20% deposit? Gone are the days where it is cheap and easy to borrow 100% of a home’s value. The financial crisis has forced banks […]
How to Invest in Property and Fail – Common Investment Mistakes
Property investing has been to be a ticket to wealth for the many. It has also led many to bankruptcy. Let us take a look at how many of us invest in property to fail, and how we can avoid these common mistakes in the future. Monkey see, monkey do Many investors bought a house […]
How to Invest in Australian Property Even with a Low Income
Real estate investing is a pipe dream for many aspiring investors. After all, buying a property is unlike any other shopping escapade, right? The price to pay is high, not to mention it is a long-term commitment that requires years of budget discipline and saving. However, while investing in a flashy, beachside house might be […]
Foreign Investment in Australia’s Property Market on the Rise
Foreign investors have been flocking on the Australian shores since 2010, and this trend is showing no signs of slowing down in 2015 despite the already sky-rocketing prices of properties in Australia, particularly in major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. As of the September 2014 quarter, foreign demand for new homes surged to […]
Understanding the Property Cycle – 3 Steps to Knowing When to Invest in Australian Property
Planning to invest in an Australian property? One factor that plays a key role to your success is market timing, which when combined with a well thought-out, long-term strategy, sets you right into achieving your investment dreams. The following are three techniques that will help you understand the property cycle and help you determine when […]
3 Tips for New Property Investors
If there is one asset you should be putting your money in, it should be property. “But I don’t have any experience and have little knowledge about the real estate market!” Well, every investor started exactly where you are now—with no experience, afraid about buying the wrong property and making a wrong move. With that […]
Reasons to Invest in Perth’s Real Estate Market
Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney are on investors’ hotlist, but if you are looking to get more value for your money, property investment in Perth may give you better return for a number of reasons, including: Market resilience. With the slowing down of Western Australia’s mining industry, investors fear a slowdown in housing […]
Property Investment Market in Brisbane – What’s Happening Now?
Brisbane has yet to match the big improvements happening in Sydney. In fact, there is a staggering difference between the two markets in terms of house prices despite the fact that both have growing populations to fuel housing demand, range of property types, and waterfront homes. A report from RP Data noted up to 60% […]
10 Tips for Hunting Bargain Properties in Sydney
Sydney’s real estate market is exhibiting considerable growth and is showing no signs of slowing down. This growth comes with soaring high prices that make nabbing quality homes for a bargain a tad too difficult. The good news is SOME SUBRUBS ARE STILL FLYING UNDER THE RADAR. Yes, there are still many home bargains […]
4 Reasons to Put Your Money in an Investment Property in Melbourne
When it comes to buying a house, location is everything. That’s why if you are looking to own your slice of the Australian dream, sink your money into Victoria’s capital, Melbourne. Here’s why: 1. The most liveable city. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s liveability survey, which compares 140 major cities from around the globe, gave the […]
How to Tell It’s the Best Time to Make Property Investment
Many investors missed out on a great opportunity because they are so obsessed with making the perfect timing that they forgot to take the plunge and purchase something. They are consumed with the idea of buying right at the “bottom” of the property cycle in order to secure the lowest price. Patience is their […]
