Would you invest in a different region?
March 28, 2019
Many people do it and you may already be one of them. Investing in property is a big decision, both financially and otherwise, but investing in unfamiliar territory can seem daunting to some. But you’ve done the hard yards– the hours of research, gained valuable advice from professionals and possibly even the long-distance trips to …more »
THE YOUNG ONES
March 11, 2019
As a landlord today, the chances of you renting your property to a youthful tenant are relatively high, especially in certain suburbs and the vicinity of the CBD. Location and demographics no doubt have an impact on the type of tenant that your property attracts, as does the type of property in which you own. …more »
First impressions of a rental property
January 31, 2019
A tenant’s first impression of a rental property is not determined when visiting a property to inspect it for the first time. In fact, it’s likely they would not even be there had it not been for the images they saw in the property’s advertising (whether that be online, in print or in your real …more »
Insurance: why bother?
January 14, 2019
If you own investment properties, chances are you have insurance on your assets. If, for whatever reason, you suddenly chose to disregard its importance, it is highly like that it would turn out to be something you regret. And while we know it is important to have, sometimes we may overlook why we have it: …more »
Thinking ahead.
December 18, 2018
For many people, this time of year is one of the busiest. Weekends seem to be filled with activities and celebrations, with seldom chance to sit back and relax. But if you are lucky enough to have some down-time over the holidays, taking a brief moment to consider your goals for the New Year may …more »
Does your property appeal to the right tenant?
October 12, 2018
When you are on the lookout for that perfect tenant, the way in which your property is being marketed can make a huge difference to reducing the time the property is unoccupied. There are key words that are often used to appeal to tenants; and their purpose is to grab the attention of the tenant, …more »
The full circle of the real estate market
October 5, 2018
Just like employment figures, petrol prices and home loan rates, the real estate market is not static. Nor is the market singular. Rather, the real estate scene is made up of many markets each moving through its own cycle. When it comes to future-proofing your investment there’s no foolproof method. However, there are some key …more »
Should you fix and if so for how long?
October 1, 2018
The thing about interest rates is that there is no right or wrong answer. What we know is that interest rates have remained historically low for some considerable time, often against prediction. What we don’t know is how long that might continue. Fixed interest rates fluctuate for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it reflects …more »