Buying a property is one of the biggest transactions you’ll ever make. It’s one that you’ve probably saved and prepared for a long time and are eager to make happen. The problem is, among all the activity, buyers are unaware that scammers are out there, lurking and waiting. Real estate scams are commonly related to,…
Estimates suggest there will be 25 million of these by 2100. Take a guess what I’m talking about: Is it: electric vehicles, household robots, wild elephants, centenarians, or streaming services per household? Electric vehicles. There may be far more than 25 million – estimates suggest 145 million – on the road by 2030. Household robots….
The Victorian government is tightening its grip on rental property standards in response to a significant increase in tenant complaints. This crackdown, led by Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gabrielle Williams, and Consumer Affairs Victoria director, Nicole Rich, reminds landlords of their legal responsibilities to provide safe and functional rental properties. “Every Victorian renter has the…
Can we really blame the housing crisis to international students? The answer is no according to a report released by the Student Accommodation Council which suggests that international students are not the culprits behind Australia’s housing crisis. Representing merely four per cent of the rental market, their impact is minimal compared to other, more significant…
Real estate agents perform a valuable job for both buyers and sellers, but it’s their aim to find the most buyers for properties they have listed, so their descriptions can often be a little on the optimistic side. Here’s our guide to how agents may answer your questions, and the real meaning that could lie…
Downsizing to a smaller house can sometimes feel overwhelming, but at some stage in our lives, the pros will begin to outweigh the cons. After all, downsizing your home to a smaller one is a great opportunity to save money and free up both your time and property equity. And it could help unlock some…
With an aging population and ever-decreasing government resources, Australians are looking at being less reliant on the social security safety net and planning personal strategies to give themselves comfortable financial security in later years. Given the vagaries of the stock market, investing in property is being recognised as a less risky way of owning a…
Are you thinking of becoming a property investor? If you’re planning on trading the smashed avo and craft beer for a property portfolio, knowing where to start can be challenging – especially if you’re the first in your group of friends to embark on the property investing path. Here are six tips for young investors,…
As our property markets move into the upswing phase of the property cycle there will be more and more positive news. You’ve probably noticed how the media has changed its message over the last year or so – no more stories about real estate Armageddon or forced mortgagee sales. Now there are stories about strong…
The world of property investing can seem daunting to an inexperienced young hopeful, yearning to get his or her foot onto the ladder – but this needn’t be the case! So, here are my top tips to help you take the first steps to building your real estate empire, without making costly mistakes along the…
