When you make your offer on a property, there are a few things to keep in mind to give you the upper hand in the negotiation. These are particularly important in the current market as sentiment turns. So, let’s look at some tactics that should help you secure your property.. 1. Substantiate Your Offer Provide…
If you’re more than five years into your property investment journey, congratulations — the statistics suggest you’re well on your way to long-term success. You see, more than half of those who start out with dreams of property riches don’t make it that far. If you look closely at any group of successful property investors,…
Imagine an affordable, hassle-free investment in one of our major cities that offered a guaranteed rental return of over 6% and a long term lease with fixed annual rent increases. In cash-strapped times, this would seem an opportunity too good to miss. But, as always, there is a darker side. Welcome to the world of…
Rentvesting has become an increasingly popular strategy for wealth creation, especially as a response to the challenges of home ownership in major Australian capital cities. This approach involves renting where you desire to live while investing in property. It has emerged as an alternative to traditional home ownership, particularly with the rising issue of housing…
After all these years in property I’m still surprised at how investors decide which property to buy, but it doesn’t surprise me why so many don’t get past their first or second property. You see… many buy for emotional reasons, and while others think they’re investing in property, for some they’re really speculating. By definition,…
When it comes to buying an investment property or your next home, it’s important that you’re aware of everything listed in the contract of sale and how it might affect you. It might sound like a tropical holiday cocktail, but a sunset clause packs much more punch than a summery beverage – it is a…
Investing in property with your super has been extremely popular over the past few years, hasn’t it? And the reasons why are far more interesting than it just being a bit trendy! The main benefit is that super is an alternative avenue for property investing that has very little impact on personal finances or your future…
Imagine inviting thousands of people to a party… but forgetting to organise enough food, chairs, or bathrooms. That’s essentially what Australia is doing by ramping up migration while failing to plan for the housing and infrastructure to support it. The conversation around our housing crisis is often framed around interest rates, investors, or planning delays….
There’s been a lot of noise lately suggesting that property investors are raking it in thanks to soaring rents. But when you look past the headlines and dig into the data, a very different picture emerges. According to the 2024 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey, nearly two-thirds (65%) of property investors are currently experiencing negative…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate…
