In the current buyers’ market some of the best property investment opportunities are not found on the regular property portals. And they don’t have for sale signs out front. These particular properties are only available to certain people and, unfortunately, it’s not a case of what you know, but who you know. I’m talking about…
What would you rather have right now? An approved 150 unit inner city development site? Or an approved 150 lot greenfield land subdivision anywhere within the urban footprint? The answer says much about future challenges for housing development in Australia. The rapid deceleration of the apartment market in Australia should come as no surprise. The…
When it comes to property investment, there’s no shortage of information available about what budding investors should do in order to ensure success. But perhaps more important are the pitfalls to avoid so you don’t become a statistic of the property game. While many investors start out with the intention of making it big in…
Buying a property can be a real thrill. Walking through open homes, signing yourself up to a significant loan, becoming a landlord – it’s enough to get even seasoned investors a little giddy with the excitement of it all. Then… then the property just sits. And waits. Every now and then you check in and…
First home owners grants have been around in most States and Territories for nearly two decades now, and are one of many other financial incentives put forward over the years to help first-time home buyers. The original First Home Owners Grant was a Federal Government initiative that was established in the early 2000s to offset the…
Are you ready for the 2020 debt bomb? Now before you start thinking I’ve gone all “60 Minutes” and am falsely forecasting property doom and gloom, think again! Property markets around the country are doing their thing depending on the stage of their respective cycles, but one thing that is a certainty is that there…
Want to become a good negotiator? There’s lot’s more to it than buying low and selling high. So how do you nab a good deal? Let’s check out these 65 negotiating tips Before the negotiating starts When embarking on a purchasing process – which will involve negotiation – investors need to make sure they have…
What’s the outlook for the Sydney property market? That’s the BBQ talk on the weekends nowadays and it’s a very different discussion to a couple of years ago, during the heady days of the Sydney property boom. But in reality the news isn’t as bad as the media makes out. Recently QBE released its Australian Property Market…
You’ve no doubt heard and read a lot about Sydney’s property market over the past few months. Prices are down. Auction clearance rates are flat. Time on market is starting to increase. Everyone seems a bit pessimistic about the state of affairs in the Harbour City, which until recently was roaring along like an out-of-control…
Having difficulty getting a loan for your home or investment property? Well, you’re in good company – so are many others with the banks more carefully scrutinised your expenses. Even your dinner choice could have an impact on your future lending potential according to Craig Gemmill, Managing Director of Gemmill Homes. Personal spending habits on things like clothes, holidays…
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