Are the fees property managers charge justifiable and deserved, or are there ways to cut back in this area of your portfolio? We flick through the figures to find out in this article For many with a portfolio of property in their possession, a property manager is a veritable lifesaver, tending to the day-to-day needs…
More and more Australian property investors are moving into advanced strategies such as small property development as a way to grow their wealth. Of course, property development brings with it more potential financial rewards than traditional property investment, but it is not without it risks as well. There a number of factors that you must…
Understanding the role of the property valuer is crucial to any owner or investor – particularly those beginning their journey and looking to enjoy a lifetime of real estate investment. And, according to recent reports, this cohort is on the rise. The QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2018-2021 report noted an increase in the importance of millennial buyers…
SQM Research released a report into the likely housing market effects of The Labor Party’s proposal to change negative gearing, taking into account current housing market conditions. This research is an update on our initial paper released in June 2016 – a time when the housing market was in a considerably stronger state than the current…
If you’re planning to sell your home or investment property this year, I bet you’re keen to get the maximum price. Well I’ve got a couple of good ideas to help you achieve this in our current challenging market. But first let me ask you a question… Have you ever watched “The Price is Right”? If…
I’m a big believer that property investment can be a worthwhile and rewarding experience. Financially, it can provide excellent longer-term returns through capital appreciation while the monthly rental income can help offset property holding costs. Personally, you can get a lot of satisfaction and comfort knowing that if you’ve invested wisely your property can provide…
Where are interest rates heading? Until recently the RBA’s bias was for the next move to be a rise in interest rates. More recently there has been talk of rates falling, which is now what the money markets have factored in. Any deterioration in employment and softer inflation figures could mean a rate cut during the expected…
If you’re wondering who you should believe about the state of our property markets may I suggest you trust RBA Governor Phil Lowe. The people who run this country must think he’s pretty smart because they pay him a pretty penny. To help you understand his views, below is a speech he recently gave at…
If the past few years will be remembered for anything, it may be that many Australians felt like mortgage prisoners. What do I mean by such a seemingly contrary statement? Well, the confluence of changes in the lending landscape has resulted in many borrowers being unable to refinance. New rules trapping the unwary There were…
Proposals to limit negative gearing and reduce capital gains tax concessions will cost a Labor Government $32 billion over just 10 years, according to new research. Modelling by the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has found that limiting negative gearing to brand new investment properties as well as reducing the capital gains tax discount…
