Archive for October, 2008
Property Equity Today
Have you checked out your property equity recently?
Is this really a time of doom and gloom for property investors? During times like this some people clam up and hold everything tight to …
Different Loans for Real Estate Investing
These days there are so many different loans available for Property Investors. They range from ‘no doc’ to ‘low doc’, ‘interest only’, ‘principle and interest’ and ‘capitalizing the interest’ …
Real Estate Investors
What is a Real Estate Investor?
Most probably, you!
If you invest in Real Estate, whether it be through Residential or Commercial Property then you’re a Real Estate Investor. The exception is …
Selling Houses to Build Wealth
Selling houses is one way to jump on the property ladder and get a return quickly. But like any investment strategy there is a right and wrong way to achieve this. Here are some guidelines …
Home Loans and Interest Rates
With the interest rate drop recently I was sooo excited to get my letter from St George Bank so I could see how much I was going to save in interest payments each month, over a number of home loans …
Tax Tips for Small House and Land Developers
Ok, so you’re ready to become a small developer and make some wealth. If done correctly you will achieve awesome results. If not, then you will quite possible lose most of your potential profits…
Property Investing and Buyer’s Agents
A Buyer’s Agent/Advocate is someone whose sole job is to research property and find you the best deal on the market that meets your criteria. Why should you use one?
If you are looking …
Depreciation Schedules and ATO Audits
“I have been told that if I use a Quantity Surveyor’s report for the depreciation schedule the ATO are more likely to audit you is this true?”
Actually no, this is not true, the ATO carry out …
First Investment Property Tactics
Here are 7 Tips for Successfully Buying Your First Investment Property
1. Be Finance Ready
This is a really important stage as it can take a while to have your finances in place. It is advisable …
Finding Good Property Buys in this Financial Crisis
If you see a home for sale by a private seller don’t be afraid to approach them to ask what they are after. A quick check on the MyRP Data Website will tell you whether it is a good buy or not …
Financial Crisis News Update
For the past number of weeks all you have heard is doom and gloom, so I thought I would write some good news regarding property.
“What’s good?” you might ask.
Interest rates are lower and are likely …
First Home Buyers Grant
The breaking news is that the government has agreed to double the First Home Buyer’s Grant from $7,000 to $14,000 and up to $21,000 if you buy a newly constructed property …
Shares Vs Investment Properties
This week has seen over $149 billion wiped from the value of the Australian Shares. Was your
Super one of those that lost? I know mine has been hit badly over the past year.
One of the most asked …
