The winter chills are driving temperatures lower across the country, but the thermometer is not the only thing that has been dropping. CoreLogic’s daily home value index has seen a marked easing in the rolling four-week change, with national values rising just 0.5% over the four weeks to 18th July, down from a 0.7% rise…
When making any type of property purchase, it is very important to buy the property below its “Intrinsic Value.” I want to stress, that buying below a property’s Intrinsic Value is very different from buying below the Market Value of a property. Buying below Market Value Buying below “Market Value” has massive appeal for owner-occupiers…
Are you wondering what your serviceability is and how banks calculate it? Well…if you’ve been looking for a loan for your home or investment property, I’m sure you’d have come across the term “serviceability.” When taking out a loan, the amount your bank will lend you will depend on a few things. Along with your…
In recent weeks I have noticed something interesting when speaking with potential clients. More specifically those who are existing homeowners and perhaps have one or two investment properties. Their homes have performed strongly on most occasions, but in many cases, their investment properties have struggled and in some cases, fallen behind. It got me thinking,…
With all the talk about homes being unaffordable and with capital city property markets achieving record price growth, first-home buyers and indeed, first-time investors must save up a hefty deposit to get a foot on the property ladder. Many are finding it difficult – because there are a lot of sacrifices involved. Essentially, they must…
Believe it or not, Melbourne has one of the highest populations of millionaires in the world. But it has also been named one of the most unaffordable cities in the world to buy a home. And a recent report from the Australian Taxation Office revealed that two of the richest suburbs in Australia are in…
I received a question from a reader asking what would make a superior investment. An apartment in a blue-chip location, or a house for the same price albeit not in a blue-chip suburb. Will houses always deliver better returns? In general, houses often prove to be superior investments, mainly due to their higher land value…
Did you know that you have many options when it comes to deciding the entity that should own your new property? Most property buyers, even seasoned investors, default to simply buying the property in their own name, but this is not always the best and most financially savvy choice. The legally recognised owner of a…
When you’re buying property in this market you need to move fast. Days on the market are short at the moment (although they are starting to stretch). Property prices are still rising, although the pace is slowing, and if you’re sifting through the available properties when you find “The One” you need to be ready…
In today’s fast-changing property market, one of the common questions I’m asked is “How much is that property really worth?” Obviously, that’s a good question – no property investor or homeowner wants to overpay. For products that are plentiful, transacted often, and largely the same as each other, determining market value is really easy. But…
