Buyers are taking advantage of Sydney’s falling prices and snapping up great-value quality properties Property values in Sydney have recorded their sharpest annual decline since 1983, at 8.1% according to CoreLogic data. However, banks are not duly concerned and are letting the slowdown play out. “To date, the Reserve Bank has not been overly […] Read more
When it comes to property investment you’ll often hear two somewhat conflicting philosophies being bandied around. A common question beginning investors ask is – which is better? Cash flow investment strategy Firstly there are the “Cash flow” followers; they suggest you should invest in property that has the capacity to generate high rental returns in […] Read more
Capital Gains Tax or CGT is never far from the headlines when there is a Federal Election looming. And this year is no different. So, it seems perfect timing to dive deeper into CGT so everyone has a better understanding of what it is and how you can minimise its impact on your wealth creation […] Read more
Written by: Michael Yardney – Property Investment Expert The key to making money in property development, whatever the market does, is to carefully plan for a realistic rate of return and retain the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. When planning your development project, the bottom line should be the return on your […] Read more
Article excerpt from Your Investment Property Buying a property with your best mate might sound like a good idea: half the deposit and half the risk, and double the fun, right? It’s all well and good while times are positive. But what happens if your friend gets sick or loses their job, and suddenly they […] Read more
Achieving financial freedom is a goal for most people. Unfortunately, the reality is that not many people will achieve it. So what is financial freedom? There are lots of definitions but I like the one from T Harv Eker ” Financial freedom is simple: it is the ability to live the lifestyle you desire without having […] Read more
In a rising market, it is essential to regularly review the rent for your investment property – but there are a few strategies you can implement that will soften the blow. Blogger: Philippe Brach I met someone over Christmas who was something of an “accidental investor”. He wasn’t someone who was investing in property with […] Read more
Editorial: Much to gain and little to fear from our growing population Originally posted: February 20, 2016 12:00am – The Editor- The Courier GROWING pains may at times be uncomfortable, but they are a part of life and the passage to maturity. It is in that context that news this week that Australia’s population has hit 24 million, […] Read more
Originally posted: January 14, 2016 11:00pm Author: Christine de Silva News Corp Australia Network REAL estate will be a whole new game in 2016 and buyers stand to be the winners, according to property investment guru Chris Gray. “The 2016 property market presents a different ball game for buyers and sellers compared to 2015,” the […] Read more
Originally published on The Investment Property By Phil McCarroll | 20 Jan 2016 08:36 AM The head of a major real estate group believes the stage is set for a strong 2016 and beyond for the market in one stretch of south east Queensland. Ray White Surfers Paradise Group chief executive officer Andrew Bell believes […] Read more
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