Rate Increases Affect Investors Too
May 2, 2023
Many Australian property investors have struggled to keep pace with increasing mortgage repayments and are still very concerned about what financially lies ahead for them with as the interest rate landscape remains unsettled. When the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA) surveyed members recently, …more »
Home Office Appeal
May 2, 2023
Investment property owners who are looking for updating ideas for an existing property or additional investment proper to purchase might consider that it appears that home offices are here to stay. A need for in-home work space has increased over the past three years as it has become more commonplace for people …more »
When DIY is tempting…
March 21, 2023
STOP and ask yourself some tough questions. There are many things you might be tempted to do yourself and some of them can put you at risk. Risking your health… Risking your finances… Risking your lifestyle… 2023 could be a pretty good time to become a landlord with demand for rentals worryingly high, rents continuing …more »
Record rental demand
March 20, 2023
Depending on whose report you read, rental vacancy rates across Australia went down to somewhere between 1.47% and 0.8% in February, either way around half the level seen before the pandemic and the lowest level since late 2018. Tenants are finding rental choice limited Australia-wide. Most cities have tight rental conditions with tenants faring better …more »
FYI Property Investors!
March 19, 2023
Survey reveals best cities for immigrants. When you are a property investor thinking about expanding your portfolio of rentals, there are many things you will want to take into consideration as you research investment opportunities. At times, information can come from unexpected quarters. One such source may be immigration2australia.com, a website providing practical information of …more »
Best loan environment
March 17, 2023
Property investors with access to equity and finance, who can handle rising costs of living and borrowing, are feeling optimistic in 2023. Falling prices, rising rents and tough borrowing conditions for the owner-occupiers who they compete with are presenting opportunities. If you can buy and hold for the longer term and can cover higher costs …more »
How does your property fare?
March 3, 2023
NOTE: It’s fair to say points raised below are reasonable for all properties regardless of which state or territory they’re in. QUEENSLAND property managers can find more information on new standards on REIQ’s website, https://www.reiq.com/articles/minimum-housing-standards-are-you-prepared/ With Queensland set for new minimum housing standards to be introduced for new tenancies later this year (from 1 September …more »
Your property manager working for you
March 3, 2023
When it comes to your rental properties… your investments… your future financial security… you want to ensure your property is not only being cared for and in remaining in good condition. In addition to that, ensuring it remains a positive and viable investment that is working for you is necessary for financial goals and your …more »