All Entries in the "Property Investment" Category

Have you got a debt free home and sitting back enjoying it?

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If this is you then maybe it is time to start rethinking your financial situation.  There are many jokes about retiree’s spending the kids inheritance, but the reality is that we are living longer, living in retirement longer and are enjoying ‘the good life’ longer, so doesn’t [...]

So What Is The Prediction For Property Prices In 2010?

Who would dare make a prediction?  But what we can tell you is the recent history of house prices and it would be fair to say that the financial crisis did not strike the housing market as severely as was predicted.  As is always the case, there were some areas that fared better than others [...]

Back To Square One And The Next Property Cycle

The figures that have come out from Residex show that even though property suffered some losses due to the global financial crisis prices have risen sufficiently to claw back those loses and property prices, especially those in the capital cities, are back to the pre-Global damage.
This bodes well for property owners and investors alike.
Now that [...]

Investing In Houses Is Still The Top Contender

A national 2009 Property Investors Survey showed that nationally 66% of investors still preferred investing in houses rather than a unit/apartment (53%).
Over three quarters of Queenslanders who filled out the survey saw property investment as a better strategy for investing than putting their money into shares.  Their motivation to invest in property was described as [...]

The Water Debate

Who is responsible for the payment of water supply?
There are some basic points to consider:
·        Are the premises individually metered for water or is water delivered by a vehicle?
-         If not the Lessor must pay for all water charges
·        Does the agreement state the tenant must pay for water?
-         If not the Lessor must pay [...]

Plan To Get The Best Of The Changes Ahead With Your Property Investments

Property prices have started to rise in may areas and change is ahead.  Those who will benefit will be those who plan ahead with good, sound property investment strategies.
Confidence in business is growing every day and this is showing in the property price increases, in the share market increases and from reports received from overseas.
So [...]

Have You Heard Of The NRAS?

The NRAS is the National rental Affordability Scheme which has been set up by the Government to encourage new affordable rental properties.
The Federal and State governments are offering an $8672-a-year incentive (in 2009) for 10 years to investors who lease their property to eligible low and moderate income households at 20% below market rates.  The [...]

Having A Business Mentality When It Comes To Renting

So many times you hear these comments so I would like to review them:
1.      Tenants are just a pain to deal with
2.      Tenants wreck your properties
3.      I am not going to do much to the property because I am only renting it
4.      I am just going to use up the old paint, it doesn’t matter [...]

From 1 July 2009 Tenants Can Choose A Rent Payment System

In more recent years many real estate agents and landlords have been requesting automatic transfers for rental payments.  From a real estate agents point of view this meant that there was very little cash in the office and also it required less staff time involved in taking and processing rental payments.
But from 1 July 2009 [...]

Where To Now With Rental Rates?

Landlords need to be aware of the changes in the rental market. Figures from RPData showed that over the June quarter rental rates decreased across Australia’s capital cities.
Rental rates have risen markedly over the last 3 years, up to 30% in some cases, but where is the trend going to be now.
Lack of housing [...]