Weathering economic storms
December 13, 2023
The last few years have been tumultuous for property investors and with some big shifts in the market, it can be hard to keep up with what’s happening and how it impacts you directly. Thankfully, no longer do we have to rely only on intimate (and often expensive) property investing seminars for information, with up …more »
Are units the next big thing?
December 13, 2023
What type of property are you interested in buying as an investment? Are you more interested in the type of property or the location? Are you looking for a short-term return or a long-term nest egg? When it comes to expanding your property portfolio, there are many questions and circumstances to factor into your next …more »
The best ways to expand your tenancy pool
November 28, 2023
They say to hold on to your ‘good’ tenants, but good things don’t last forever and there may come a time when your tenant decides to move on. Perhaps they’ve purchased their own home, outgrown your property, or even moved towns. Regardless of why they’ve moved on, it’s time to find your property’s next caretakers. …more »
New research suggests renting is speeding up ageing
November 28, 2023
Housing availability and affordability, and the stress it can lead to for many Australians, is of grave concern. Almost daily, we will hear the story of someone desperately searching to secure a rental. Rising costs are hitting the majority of the population in some way – some harder than others – but is it causing …more »
The distance between is void
November 28, 2023
There’s no rule that says to invest where you live but it appears for a long time most investors haven’t been straying too far from the familiar. However, the past few years have seen them buck that trend with recent figures demonstrating significant growth in the ‘away investor’. The distance between where landlords live and …more »
Time and goals and property… and making it all align
October 31, 2023
Unless you’re a child waiting for Christmas (or anything for that matter) time slips by so quickly. Making the most of the time in which we have – productively at work and enjoyably at play – should be a priority for us all. If you’ve reached that point where it seems there’s no time for anything, …more »
Is dual occupancy right for you?
October 31, 2023
There are many types of properties in Australia that provide investors excellent potential for a varied and prosperous property portfolio. Of the approximately two million landlords in Australia, their investments are made up of a mix of shares in units, townhouses, apartments, single dwellings, duplex, and even houseboats (It’s true!). As we all know, …more »
We need landlords
October 31, 2023
The relationship between landlords and tenants is not always simple. Unfortunately, the media is often keen to highlight the relatively small percentage of strained relationships that occur between parties. While it is true that rental properties hold value to their owners, our society needs landlords to keep the economy moving and to provide a house …more »