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 »
What does the 21/22 Federal Budget mean for lending?
June 16, 2021
The 2021 budget is here. It’s the second budget in just six months, following last year’s delayed COVID budget. It has a range of steps to support first-home buyers (FHBs), single-parent families and retirees. Family Home Guarantee for 10,000 single parents The government will introduce a new Family Home Guarantee from 1 July 2021 …more »
Message in a Column
June 11, 2021
Lyn Cox, Public Relations, writes: I am a die-hard newspaper reader – and, unashamedly, I prefer print. I like to turn pages. I like to cut things out. I enjoy reading columns, as long as they are not too political. There are some columnists I skip. Sometimes the writer’s message I really like is buried …more »
Selling in Spring Begins in Winter
June 3, 2021
Spring is often touted the best time of the year to sell a property. Actually, a house can sell, and a buyer may want to buy, in any season – there’s a lot more to the market than just the weather. That said, if a spring sale is what works best for you – because …more »
Getting the basics right
May 25, 2021
Unless you live it or love it, keeping up with property style trends can be challenging. And often, when you find a style you like, it is just as swiftly replaced with the next one. Trying to keep your rental property up with the latest style trend is an almost impossible task, and to be …more »
Investing in a holiday town
May 25, 2021
Could your next investment be in a sought-after holiday location? According to a study commissioned by ING Australia, younger Aussies prefer to live and work close to cities while they invest in property in popular holiday destinations. The recent boom in regional and local travel has no doubt captured the attention of the astute …more »