Location, layout, size, nearby facilities — these are just some of the factors you need to take into consideration when you’re looking for an investment property. And while you can put in extra amenities such as a dishwasher and an air conditioning unit, there are a few property features that aren’t so easily added — like a…
There has been lots of talk about the winners and loser in this year’s budget. One group of winners are younger Australians following the announcement of the government’s plan to ensure young Australians retain more of their superannuation. A central theme of the 2018-19 Budget is to safeguard Australians’ superannuation savings from steep fees associated…
If you’re like many Australians you’ve got quite a debt on your credit card. The problem is for many people the money runs out before the month does and they borrow on their credit cars thinking the money in their limit is theirs. And it isn’t — they pay for the privilege of using it. Finder.com.au’s…
Looking at buying a new home? Well…the open for inspection is a crucial time for homebuyers. It is that half an hour or so when they can chat to the real estate agent, turn on the taps to check for water pressure, open and close doors, and mentally move the furniture in to see if…
With demand for housing in Australia’s capital cities continuing to drive up property prices. It’s no wonder we are seeing a big decline in first-home purchases by our younger citizens, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. They are standing on the outskirts of a staggeringly expensive property market, which seems impossible to break into. To all…
In the months and years ahead, which areas of our capital cities do I believe will outperform the averages? Well, it’s clear to me that it’s the inner-suburban locations of our biggest cities that will continue to be in strong demand from buyers. That’s because more young people want to live in these locations — and…
With ever shrinking household sizes, a rapidly expanding population, an ongoing critical housing shortage and affordability issues all plaguing Australian property markets, there’s no denying that we require more accommodation and quickly. Not just any type of accommodation will do however. With more young people opting to live in our inner cities and state governments…
The trick to making money off your investment property is to buy well. Now, that sounds like a fairly obvious point but you would be surprised by how many investors and homebuyers (and all homebuyers should think like investors at the end of the day) pay too much for their properties. Now you make your…
Has your property been on the market for a while and you’re not getting the interest you’d hoped for? Or maybe you’re ready to move on from a underperforming investment, and don’t want your time wasted with a four-month sales campaign? When it comes to marketing your property, there are definitely some tactics you can…
It’s a fascinating time to be in real estate. After 5 or so booming years the market has moved to the next stage of the proeprty cycle, and in many parts of Australia we’ve moved from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market. And with interest rates set to remain enticingly low, meaning a greater…
