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The recent Finder research shows almost half (45%) of Australian renters struggled to pay their rent in April – that’s up from 28% 12 months prior. CoreLogic data revealed the median asking rent for houses increased in all capital cities. The biggest increase has been felt in Darwin – where the median asking rent for…
When it comes to renovating, the majority of home renovation projects are an investment that can add both values and appeal to your property. But there can be a big difference between renovating your own home for aesthetic appeal and to suit your own personal taste, versus renovating an investment property with a goal of…
Deciding to sell a property, whether it’s an investment or your own home, is a big step. You might be planning to upsize, downsize, relocate, or let go of an investment; regardless of your motivations, selling your property comes with a lot of considerations. Choosing the right real estate agent is key in helping you…
Australia’s property market delivered enormous growth during 2021 and with the peak of the market predicted to be in sight, there will likely be many homeowners out there wanting to sell before property prices take their predicted plunge (which by the way…I don’t think will happen the way people are predicting.) Once you’ve made the…
For any landlord with an investment property, your property manager should be your greatest asset. While it’s always possible to manage your own property, it can be so much smoother to have a professional do it for you. They can help you find the best tenants, manage (and chase) rent collection, keep up-to-date on maintenance…
Property market performance across Australia’s east coast, particularly South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales over the past year, could be summarised as having leading price growth, increased auction activity, and favourable internal migration trends. However, the end of February was a sobering reminder of the impact of extreme weather events and climate change….
These days there is insurance for everything — houses, cars, pets, medical, travel… Merv Hughes even insured his mustache for roughly $370,000 during his cricketing days. Despite it being so widely available, insurance is still one of those things that some people mistakenly think isn’t worth it. If you are one of those people, we…
A home improvement loan is a term that is increasingly being used in Australia but is largely a US phrase that’s been imported. It describes a type of loan that is a separate product from the mortgage you might already have and is generally used to renovate a property. People may choose a home improvement…
It has been a turbulent couple of years for the investment property industry and the trend is likely to continue in 2022. While some things change, one thing remains clear – landlord insurance is a wise investment. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that the rental world can change quickly and it is easy…
The chances are that if you’ve just bought (or are planning to buy) an investment property in a multi-unit development such as a unit, townhouse, or apartment, you’ll have heard about an owner’s corporation or a Body Corporate. These are essential to the smooth functioning of any building or housing lot in which owners have…
