All Entries in the "Property Investment" Category
Understanding Covenants on a Contract to Purchase
Developers use covenants in their property contracts so that the quality of the buildings constructed in the development reach a certain standard and by having a set standard the value of the properties in the area will be maintained. Generally everybody benefits from this type of protection, the developer, home owners and investors alike.
A ‘covenant’ in [...]
Selling Older Investment Properties and Associated Problems
Selling older properties can come with a host of problems.
When a serious seller lists a property the intention is usually to get rid of the property in a reasonable length of time with minimum hassles. (Currently houses have an average period of 39 days on the market before sale.) With this in mind let’s look at [...]
Fixing Repair Complaints from Tenants
One aspect of owning investment properties is the ‘duty of care’ towads the tenant. Property management problems can escalate if due care is not taken during the repair and maintenance process. If there is a fault at the property and a complaint is received from a tenant then the complaint needs to be investigated and [...]
Asset protection for investment properties
Asset protection can be got through various methods and here is one that does have good criteria for investigating.
Self-managed super funds are a popular way for investors to purchase investment property. It means that the property buyer is a trustee and this generally will provide an investor (the recipient of the trust) better asset protection [...]
Have you got a debt free home and sitting back enjoying it?
Image by etrusia_uk (Away for a while) via Flickr
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 [...]
