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
Aug 27, 2015
Auction clearance rate lowest in 13 weeks
Auction clearance rates have dipped below 80 per cent in Sydney for the first time in 13 weeks, although the market remains strong. The city recorded a clearance rate of 79.7 per cent at the weeken
Aug 27, 2015
Does price equal value?
Do you expect your agent to stand by their product or service and have confidence in the value that they provide to you? If the agent provides exceptional value does discounting then cheapen them, wou