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Property Investing? Don't Be Shy

Property Investing? Don’t Be Shy

After many, many months of bouncing backwards and forwards it does seem that confidence is returning to the market place and property investors should be getting prepared to purchase again if they intend to life off their property investments in retirement.
Property investors have most definitely gone through the hard times like many homeowners and business [...]

Property Investor - Become A Problem Solver

Property Investor – Become A Problem Solver

Have you ever thought about the fact that once you invest in property you are in business.  Well, I hope you have realised that because it is something that we preach – property investments should be treated with a business head.
In the real estate industry salespeople are often termed ‘problem solvers’ and you know what, [...]

Don't Get Caught Up In The Renovation Hype

Don’t Get Caught Up In The Renovation Hype

All these renovating shows on TV are fun to watch and make interesting viewing for those who have an interest in improving their home, who like being involved in hands on projects or those thinking of making a profit from renovating properties with a quick buy and sale turn around.
It is with caution that I [...]

Positively Geared Investment Property

Positively Geared Investment Property

A positively geared property means that at the end of the month, after all expenses have been paid (loan repayments, management fees, and all other property expenses), you still have money left …

Are You Satisfied With Your Property Management

Are You Satisfied With Your Property Management

No one would deny that the process of buying an investment property is very important needs a lot of care to purchase the right property.
But another process that affects the whole outcome of an investment property is the property management.
Of this process there are two important steps that need to take place and that is [...]

Forced Savings For Investment Properties And Retirement Income

Forced Savings For Investment Properties And Retirement Income

You might wonder what I mean by this title but many people find it hard not to spend the spare cash that is sitting around.  It is true; if there is not a specific purpose for the money (like a bill that has to be paid) then many people will turn a ‘want’ into a [...]

Property Management Strategies

Property Management Strategies

I have often addressed property management and some of the problems that it presents but yesterday I read another point of view which I thought was worth mentioning.
I have always been a believer that it is better to outsource your property management, letting people who know their business do what they should be good at, [...]

First Time Property Investors Need Focus

First Time Property Investors Need Focus

I just had to write about this again because I read a blog today that really highlighted the fact that property investors find it hard to actually start investing and the fear of a first time investor will often actually stop them from starting their investing.
I am just such a great believer in property investing [...]

Rental Income Taxation Deductions

Rental Income Taxation Deductions

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) produces may publications and it pays to stay in touch to keep tabs on what taxation and rental property laws are changing.
A publication called Rental Properties 2010 details rental income and also expenses, how to account for depreciation and other tax-deductible costs associated with property investments.  for more information visit [...]

Buying and Selling Investment Properties

Buying and Selling Investment Properties

Buyers and sellers of investment properties need to keep in touch with their agents.
Most buyers and sellers would take it for granted that a real estate agent would immediately let them know if a sale had fallen over, or they would hear reasonably soon from their solicitor, but that is not always the case.
This scenario [...]

Buying and Selling Property Investments

Buying and Selling Property Investments

Holding property investments for a long time has proven not be always give the best return on your money.
In the earlier years of people investing their spare cash in real estate this was a very popular concept but more and more it has become known that buying and selling investment properties can reap the better returns.
Take [...]

Do You Manage Your Own Investment Properties?

Do You Manage Your Own Investment Properties?

Property investors often manage their own investment properties, especially retired or semi-retired investors.   The tougher financial conditions that we have all experienced has seen some investors take on their own management in an endeavour to save costs, or make some extra money, whichever way you look at it.  (Is the glass half full or half [...]

How Can You Best Show Off An Investment Property That You Want To Sell?

How Can You Best Show Off An Investment Property That You Want To Sell?

A Picture Is Worth More Than 1000 Words
Selling investment properties is, on the face of it, no different than selling anything else.  Whether buying a home or an investment property the buyer will be attracted to the property by the first impression.  Sure, the property will most likely have to have fallen into a basic [...]