Conducting a thorough inspection is one of the most important things you can do when buying a property, whether it’s a brand-new or a second-hand home. But not all potential buyers know how to spot a lemon. The clue is in the name – it’s a property inspection, not a leisurely walk-through. Don’t feel pressured…
Whether it’s your first, your fifth or even your 15th property, nothing quite beats that feeling of excitement that comes with making the decision to put an offer down on a property. That said, buying property can be a long, arduous journey – which is why the real estate agent who is selling the home…
The Victorian rental market is facing a significant crisis, with our latest data revealing a concerning trend of declining investor activity and a net loss in rental properties. In our most recent analysis of the Australian housing market, we evaluated the trends and shifts in investor loans and ex-rentals across the nation. Victoria is facing…
When it comes to financial security, traditional advice often centres around paying off your home mortgage as quickly as possible. The peace of mind that comes with owning your home outright is undeniably appealing. However, this strategy might not always be the most effective way to grow your wealth. Instead, using the funds to invest…
House or unit… It’s an age-old debate among property investors, but I’m here to settle it once and for all. Which makes the best property investment, and what will people prefer to live in 10 years down the track? Are units a good investment, or is a house a good investment? There are lots of…
Many investors think that the hardest part of becoming an investor is searching for and finding the right investment property. In reality, that’s only the beginning. Once you own an investment property and become a landlord, you have to learn how to effectively manage it – and a huge part of this is ensuring that…
Today I’d like to offer a list of simple strategies that can help Australians improve their financial fitness. If done properly, this includes assessing all aspects of personal finances, including strategies to boost retirement investments, such as including property and super, savings, a review of insurance policies, staying ahead of tax obligations and making an…
Are you interested in investing in property, or are you already a property investor? What type of property investor are you? What I am referring to here is specifically the process you will undertake to invest in a property. While there are many people that invest in property, the way they choose to invest can…
When it comes to offering opinions on the state of Australia’s housing market, many commentators like to compare cities with cities. It might be a case of “Brisbane rising quickly” while “Perth takes a breather” or “Melbourne’s housing market remains flat”. The comments are applied to each city in its entirety, rather than checking what’s…
Governments are using private investors as scapegoats for a shocking underinvestment in social housing while raking in tens of billions of dollars in property taxes each year, according to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). Right now, about 175,000 households are on waiting lists for public or community housing across Australia, up by 20,000…
