Aug 27, 2015
10 ways to increase your rental yield
The combination of low interest rates and high demand has pushed property prices to an all-time high. Many industry experts are predicting property prices will flatten for an extended period of time.
Aug 27, 2015
How to make your property appealing to tenants
According to May 2015 data released by SQM Research, the national residential vacancy rate rose slightly from 2.4 per cent in April to 2.5 per cent in May. Darwin had the highest vacancy rate at 3.5 p
Aug 27, 2015
Housing finance approvals slide
Evidence has emerged that the investor lending crackdown may be working, with home loan approvals at their lowest since August 2013. Australians made $31.3 billion of housing finance commitments in
Aug 27, 2015
7 Steps to building a massive property portfolio: Part 5
Many investors don’t understand the essential seven steps they need to follow in order to buck the trend and build a massive property portfolio. In this article series I will explain these seven ea
Aug 27, 2015
Time for fair trading to admit underquoting fail: REINSW
NSW Fair Trading must commence a constructive and cooperative dialogue with the property industry in order to effectively remedy underquoting and the various misconceptions attaching to it, according
Aug 27, 2015
Tax depreciation benefits can boost investors' cash flow
One of the most significant trends in the Australian property market has been the major slowdown in rental growth rates for investment properties during the past 12 months. According to the latest
Aug 27, 2015
First timers choosing investment over ownership
The number of first home buyers turning to investing is on the rise as they’re priced out of buying properties they want to live in. A recent investor survey by Mortgage Choice revealed 36.6 per ce
Aug 27, 2015
Tips for renovating in a strata complex
Almost a quarter of the Australian population live in a strata-titled home and with the rise in apartment living, the number is increasing every day – and in parallel with the obsession for home renov