You wouldn’t know it by some of the commentary around at the moment, but Sydney remains a solid investment option. It’s just that the time to invest is not now because of its market cycle as well as lending constraints. While property prices in Sydney have softened by about nine per cent this year, they…
When it comes to a property investment sweet spot, we usually concentrate on price points of between $300,000 and $600,000. The thing is, at the moment, we are actively buying houses for our clients in that price range in numerous locations across the country. There are myriad reasons why we’re doing this, however, one of…
One of the most common issues I see happen to investors who focus on buying in one location only is land tax. This is especially so if that market has had a strong price growth period, so the values of their holdings increased significantly. Perhaps at the start of the year they were under the…
Once upon a time, not that long ago, if I said, “We need to talk about Queensland” to someone they would probably think it was about the poor state of its economy post-mining boom or the fact that the Gold Coast’s best days were way back in the 1980s. Today, though, everyone is talking about…
It’s everyone’s dream to retire early with oodles of cash in their bank accounts. Unfortunately, the reality is very different for the vast majority of Australians, who generally have to rely on the pension in their twilight years. That sad statistic is even more concerning because it means that many hardworking Aussies will struggle…
We all know that the lending environment continues to be constrained but savvy property investors are still securing finance regardless of any additional hoops they may have to jump through. The thing is, not only are they working with brokers to ensure their application has the best chance of success, they also have the discipline…
One key attraction property has is its capacity for growth, but getting the most you can from an investment often means investing outside of your backyard. Finding the right property – let alone finding the right place – is a challenge beyond the reach of many people, with this added layer of difficulty a further…
We hear a lot about buying under market value amongst property pundits, don’t we? We learn that it’s the holy grail of property investment success, which must be achieved – somehow. The problem, of course, is that it’s a strategy that is literally easier said than done. Some novices think buying under market value simply…
“Diversity comes in many forms and all are worth considering” I remember a story several years back about an investor from Sydney who was lured to a booming mining town by stories of soaring house prices and almost unbelievable rents. Convinced he was on the verge of making a fortune, he liquidated his mid-sized, reliable…
Aus Royal Commission To Shrink Blue Chip Property Sales The Royal Commission into Financial Services [RC] is a game changer for Australian real estate. Blue chip properties, affordable properties, and all inbetween stand to be impacted. For anyone looking to understand Aussie real estate as it exists today, it’s vital to understand this. Right now…