Renters are rising
November 4, 2019
The numbers of renters are rising as home ownership drops in 22 countries globally. Looking at rental versus ownership trends in numerous countries around the world, the current comparison looks something like this. (Source: Swinton Insurance) % own % rent Romania 96.8 3.6 Slovakia 90.1 9.9 Croatia 90.5 9.5 Lithuania 89.7 10.3 Hungary 86.0 …more »
Could you own an investment property with others?
November 1, 2019
Have you ever floated the idea of investing in property with other people? Perhaps a sibling, or a long-term friend or business colleague, or maybe even the neighbours have come together to consider purchasing that vacant block down the road? The idea seems good at the time – less individual financial outlay, larger financial backing …more »
Preparing your property and tenants for wild weather
October 29, 2019
We are lucky enough to have some of the best weather conditions in the world, and summertime is considered by many to be the best time of year. But from October through to the end of March, the risk of a natural disaster occurring is significantly higher than any other time of year, which is …more »
Busy times ahead for many businesses
October 29, 2019
Just in case you haven’t heard, Christmas is right around the corner. This means many different things to many different people, but one thing it means for many businesses is that it’s coming up to a very busy time of year. The lead up to end-of-year for many trade businesses means there is a high …more »
Welcome to my home
October 22, 2019
An open home, or an open-for-inspection (OFI), occurs when a property that is on the market is available to potential buyers at a nominated time and date. Visitors to the property can walk through and around the home. Visitors are asked to register their details and give comment so agents can provide market feedback to the property …more »
Holiday makers may be buyers
October 22, 2019
A survey by property portal, Juwai, reports that Australia is the top destination for 27 per cent of mainland Chinese tourists who are planning to buy an overseas property in 2020, clearly suggesting that Chinese buyers are increasingly becoming interested in Australia’s housing market again and that property shopping is part of their travel plans …more »
Taking your property’s upgrades outdoors
October 1, 2019
When it comes to renovating, a lot of time and focus is centred on the internals of a property, but a well-kept property outdoors is just as important. If you think about it, the driveway, front garden, and your property’s front façade held a strong impact on your own consideration when purchasing. This too is …more »
Property Managers are a constant through market tides
September 26, 2019
The ups and downs of the property market can change considerably over the years of owning an investment property. Seasoned investors will be familiar with the challenges faced through downturns, while appreciating the results of a positive market. Property ownership is one of the greatest personal wealth builders. Changing markets come with their own set …more »