Make me look good
August 31, 2021
Imagine that you have spent a few weeks visiting open homes and private inspections of only expensive houses. You could probably compile a list of presentation points, which might also make a useful guide to boosting rental income. Some ideas involve investing a few more dollars than others but think about updates as an investment …more »
Investing in a school catchment
August 31, 2021
A school catchment area is the geographical location where a state school’s core intake of students must live. This zoning applies to state-funded or public schools and generally indicates which schools a child can attend based on residential address. You may have noticed that many real estate websites feature school catchments in their description of …more »
Don’t grab the cash
August 31, 2021
There are two main types of property buyers – home buyers and investors. Home buyers look for somewhere to live that meets their personal and emotional needs, which might be a home near a school, work or family or provide a lifestyle they enjoy. Investors are more concerned with wealth creation. Why is property investment …more »
RENTVESTING GIVES OPTIONS
August 2, 2021
With the first month of the new financial rear almost done, rentvesting has been suggested as a strategy for investors facing a challenging Sydney (or another major city) rental market. ‘Rentvesting’ is a fairly common term these days in investor circles. Basically, it allows you to rent a property and live in the area you want, …more »
Considering Pets
July 23, 2021
Whether pets have a place in rentals looks set to remain a contentious issue as even this month the Property Council of Australia came out ahead of proposed Government reforms, suggesting that legislations did not provide an avenue for landlords to recoup the cost of damages caused by pets if it was greater than the …more »
Cost of Renting Under the Microscope
July 23, 2021
The cost of renting is greater than the cost of buying property in many locations right now. For instance, CoreLogic figures showed that more than 55 per cent of homes in Brisbane and 73 per cent of homes in regional Queensland were cheaper to buy than to rent. While this might seem a good time …more »
Being a Confident Investor
July 23, 2021
While there are about two million investors in Australia, about 75 per cent of them own just one investment property. What made the other 25 per cent confident enough to increase their property portfolio beyond one? Firstly, they began their investment journey the right way by selecting the right investment property first time round – …more »
So, you think you can’t buy?
July 15, 2021
There is nothing to stop a young person from jumping on the property ladder, including if they fall in the age range of the millennial, which is generally accepted as between 21 years and 39 years of age in 2021. Here’s what they can do – The mortgage First up, ask yourself ‘How much of …more »