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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…
While many investors spend a large amount of time and effort carefully researching the property markets and then finding the top investment, they ignore the role that a professional property manager can play in preserving their property’s capital value and maximising its income. With our property markets growing strongly and no shortage of tenants, many…
Choosing the right investment property is only part of the equation when you’re trying to build your wealth. Managing that property is the flip side of that coin and it really is a whole other ball game. As a landlord, you will need to keep up-to-date on maintenance, financials and the real estate market in…
What can we expect from 2022 considering the current COVID-19 situation? What’s the prognosis for inflation? Should we expect an economic recovery in the near future? These and other questions were raised and answered by Dr. Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist at AMP in his recent Insight. Here’s what…
The extraordinary momentum carried over from 2020, coupled with monetary and fiscal stimulus measures has contributed to an unprecedented year of growth and litany of outstanding results for the Australian residential housing market. The estimated value of Australia’s residential real estate had gone from $7.2 trillion at the end of November 2020, to reach a…
Underinsurance is more common than many realise. And if you live in an area where most people don’t have enough home and/or contents insurance, the financial and social catastrophe that follows a disaster can be community-wide. Even if you’re well covered, your neighbourhood may struggle long after the dust has settled, as houses lie derelict, people struggle…
The job of being a tenant should be simple, but as with all things that involve human beings, it often isn’t. If every tenant knew these ten things, life would be a little happier for everyone. 1. Paying rent on time is very important This isn’t because landlords are greedy – it’s because landlords rely…
Australia certainly stands out as an animal-loving nation with some of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. With around one-third of all households renting, what are the pros of a pet-friendly investment property? And what are a landlord’s legal responsibilities? A 2019 survey by Animal Medicines Australia found that 5.9 million households own a…
