What Every Rookie Investor Needs To Know About Property
Rookie property investors, this post is for you! Because in this blog post, we’re going to give you some fantastic advice that will help you get into property or move up to the next rung of the property ladder. But first, some words of warning… Property investment is not something you should enter into […]
Why Savvy Real Estate Investors Are Keeping A Close Eye On The Brisbane Property Market
Brisbane is set to explode! And we’re not just talking about its population. Brisbane is set for the biggest rise in house prices of any capital city over the next three years, with experts predicting at least a 20% jump in prices! How Did This Happen? In the last few months, the media have […]
The 4 Keys To Finding High-Performing Investment Grade Properties
If you’re about to take the plunge and invest in Australian real estate, there’s only one thing that’s standing in your way: selecting the right property. It’s not as easy as you think! Choosing a high performing investment property isn’t as straightforward as searching for your own home. You’re looking for features that will drive […]
How The Federal Government’s New First Home Buyer’s Scheme Would Actually Work
During the 2019 Federal Election, both the Coalition and the Opposition promised a new First-Home Buyer’s Scheme. This scheme is to help 10,000 first-home buyers get into the property market by topping up their 5% deposit with a government guaranteed 15% of the loan they would be taking out. If the scheme comes into […]
Why Your Renovations Won’t Add Value To Your Property
You have been misled! Those reality TV programs will tell you renovating is always a quick, easy and surefire way to generate more profits from your property. But we’ve got news for you. Renovating won’t always make you money. In fact, sometimes a property renovation can drain your bank account and your projected profits […]
The 3 Most Important Property Statistics That You Need To Understand
Never underestimate the importance of property statistics! Property statistics can help you understand what markets are doing at specific points in time. And that is information you can use to make informed decisions about locations which might be about to upswing. But given the amount of statistics, it can be hard to work out […]
Older vs New Apartments – Which One Is The Better Buy?
There’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing between old and new apartments. Some buyers are steered towards an older apartment because of their budget, whilst others may be drawn to the communal amenities often found in newer developments. This week we’re taking a look at some of the pros and […]
4 Ways You Can Help Your Kids Get On The Property Ladder
How can you help your kids get onto the property ladder? While some parents may be in the fortunate position to buy their children a house outright, this is certainly the exception and not the rule. And, yet, all parents are likely to cast a cautious eye over property headlines as they ponder… How […]
The Top 8 Proven Strategies For Boosting Your Property’s Rental Income
It’s a dilemma that every landlord has to face at some point… When, and by how much, should I increase my rent? On the one hand, you don’t want to scare away a great tenant by driving up the rent, but at the same time, you’ve invested in this property to make money. We […]
How The Coalition Victory Will Impact Our Property Markets
The results are in, and to the surprise of most, the Coalition has claimed victory in this year’s Federal Election. But what does this mean for our property markets? This week we take a look at the Federal Election results and the impact of the Coalition’s victory. We examine some of the big wins for […]
What The Outcome Of The Federal Election Could Mean For Our Property Markets
You’re probably sick of hearing about it. You see the ads on TV. You hear about it on the radio as you drive to work. Your colleagues brought it up in a recent team meeting. It’s all anyone can talk about! Tomorrow’s election is going to have a major impact on our property market […]
What Every First Home Buyer Needs To Ask Before Buying A Property
When you’re starting out as an investor, the idea of property and financial freedom is full of excitement and promise. Yet, the closer you get to making it a reality, the more stressful and confusing it seems to become. More often than not, this is because you’re receiving advice from all over the place […]
Why Long-Term Investors Are Still Optimistic About Brisbane
Why are long-term investors still optimistic about the Brisbane property market? This blog post dives into the top 3 reasons and why we think Brisbane still is the place to invest. So, without further ado… #1: Brisbane leads the nation in interstate migration Population growth is undoubtedly one of the largest drivers of […]
4 Ways You Could Be Sabotaging Your Borrowing Power
What kind of borrower are you? Responsible? Reliable? While you may think of yourself as a good candidate, the banks may not see you in the same light. Here are 4 different ways you could be sabotaging your borrowing power without even realising it: #1: Having too many credit cards with high limits There’s […]
How To Find An Investment Property In Areas That Will Outperform In The Long Term
Location is critical when it comes to finding an outperforming investment property. But what makes a good location, and why are some better than others? With more than half of Aussie households having less than three people in them, more of us are: Choosing to start a family later in life, Seeking better work-life […]
Why Renovating Your Old Home Is Better Than Buying New
Now is the time to take action! Renovations are soaring across Australia as homeowners shun moving costs for sprucing up their existing homes. The latest ABS statistics show home renovations have hit a record high, and is set to keep increasing as property markets continue to cool. Although it may not be the right […]
The 5 Most Common Excuses That Hold People Back From Investing
There are all sorts of reasons why some people “just can’t” invest. The most common ones: ”I have no money… I can’t afford to buy property…” “The market is way too unreliable at the moment… there’s no way I’d invest in it now!” “It takes too long to see results with property, it’s just not […]
What Can We Learn From Brisbane’s Top Performing Suburbs?
Domain has just revealed a list of the top performing Brisbane suburbs over the last decade. And the winners are…   Brisbane’s 10-year growth (houses, 2008-2018) Suburb Median price 2018 Median price 2008 Growth New Farm $1,586,000 $900,000 76.2% Bulimba $1,275,000 $732,500 74.1% Auchenflower $1,145,000 $660,000 73.5% Wishart $710,000 $430,000 65.1% Hendra $980,000 $600,000 63.3% […]
