If you need to negotiate a property purchase, you’ll have to bring your very best to the table. You’ll be surprised at how much you can save, so keep the following in mind: Knowledge is power. Has the vendor already purchased another property? Are theyContinue reading
While some vendors are willing to shave a little off their asking price to achieve a sale, many refuse to play ball. Thankfully though, negotiations needn’t be all dollars and cents. Anything that will add to the property’s worth and sweeten the deal should beContinue reading
Finding a property manager who suits your needs is essential to maximising your rental returns. But what makes a good property manager? Communication – Your property manager must be able to liaise between landlord and tenant in an honest, professional and timely fashion. This willContinue reading
Rental payments help you meet your mortgage obligations, so it makes sense to maximise your rental income stream. If you need to raise rent, how do you, as a landlord, raise weekly rental rates without pushing the tenants out of the property? Being fair andContinue reading
Cracking the property market with a family member or friend does have its advantages but it can also come at a cost. Prior to entering any agreement, it is vital to weigh up the pros and cons of co-ownership to decide whether this investment strategyContinue reading
Looking to crack the property market but struggling to raise the necessary deposit? A family member or friend might be able to help you reach your investment goals sooner. The cost of Australian real estate can sometimes leave us gobsmacked, but for potential buyers whoContinue reading
Whether you’re a home buyer or property investor, you don’t want to pay more in expensive interest charges than you need to. Too many borrowers don’t realise just how much cash they can save by making the smallest adjustments to their home loan arrangements. OneContinue reading
According to research by data intelligence company Veda, eighty two per cent of Australians are concerned about being able to meet future debt repayments. One in five claims they are struggling to pay their current credit debt with 29 percent of this group considering gettingContinue reading
If you’re in the market for a property purchase, it’s time to place – and keep – your finger on the real estate pulse. Only by knowing the property market inside out can investors scope out good buys and off-market deals. First things first: youContinue reading
While the property market has changed greatly in the last year, there are still opportunities for growth if you know what to hunt for. The fast-paced capital growth enjoyed across Australia for many years by property owners has slowed dramatically in the past 12 months.Continue reading
