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Fixed Interest Loans Help New Property Investors
When an investors buys their first property there is no doubt that quite a lot of stress is involved. There is so much to research and there is so much to learn.
Then on top of that there is the decision to make about which property to buy, and then there is the decision on which [...]
Property Investors Find It Is A Buyer’s Market
A national election always has some influence on the property market for a short period and now is no different.
But the election is not the reason that it is a buyer’s market at the moment.
What are the benefits of a buyer’s market?
When the market prices are not moving it is a time when an investor [...]
Co-ownership Property Investment Strategies
There is an emergence of a style of property investment that is taking a strong hold in various parts of the country.
Co-ownership or fractional ownership is becoming more and more popular as investors look at alternatives to the traditional style of investing.
Although not limited to, much of the buying using this style of ownership is [...]
Are You Starting To Invest In Property?
STEPS TO STARTING PROPERTY INVESTING
Property investing is not so different from anything else that you may start. Sure there is probably more money at risk, but as it is with anything you want to achieve it is a matter of learning the ‘rules’.
Everything we do in life has a ’set of rules’, whether it be [...]
Property Finance – Lenders are required to be registered
The National Consumer Protection Act has new guidelines which have taken effect from the 1 July 2010.
The Australian Securities Investments Commission (ASIC) has now been appointed the national regulator for financing, broking and consumer credit. This step takes the responsibility away from the states and makes this a national licensing regime. All providers of consumer [...]
Contract Clauses When Purchasing Investment Properties Off The Plan
Purchasing ‘off the plan’ has upsides and downsides. Because a lot is left to the visual imagination of the buyer from plans and drawings, a clear insight into any personal requirements needs to be discussed before signing a contract.
Some buyes are very lucky in that they have strong visualization abilities and can easily see correctly [...]
Looking to the Future In Property Investing
Investing in property is a sure way to grow wealth, but it is obvious that any upward growth in wealth is not a smooth path.
Keeping a focus on growing wealth is a long term goal and with that in mind it is always mindful to know what expectations are being made by government bodies or [...]
Where to Find the Cheaper Investment Properties
We still read the cry that first home buyers cannot get into the market place but a very interesting current report came from RealEstate.com stating that 21.8% of houses purchased in Sydney actually sold for a price below $350,444 (the average house price in New South Wales).
Where were these houses?
In the outer suburbs as we [...]
Property Investment Education
When using property investment to build wealth as with any method to build wealth, education is a top priority.
Property prices have changed over the past year and on the whole have been positive. In saying that there has been some volatility in recent months and the market has gone quite flat in some areas. In [...]
Solar Power Rebates For Your Investment Property
“Power costs are getting away from us!”
Yes, that is the cry from both home owners and tenants these days. It is quite horrifying to see what some energy bills that the news has uncovered and it does make you wonder about where the cost of energy is going to go in the future.
How does this [...]
