Posts Tagged ‘investment property’
Should I Invest in a Holiday Home?
Before seeing whether you should invest in a holiday home, it is essential that you are considering all angles. This means taking the heart out of the equation and giving thought to rental returns When deciding whether or not to buy a house or unit, you’d be best served to consider location first. In fact,…
Read More5 Winning Property Strategies for Investors
Successful property investment is all about strategy. While popular real estate shows make it look easy, the reality is that property investment can be tricky, especially if you don’t have a solid strategy behind you. For new investors, identifying a winning property strategy can be a tough ask. With dozens of strategies to choose from,…
Read MorePlanting Your Winter Garden
With summer finally behind us, it’s time to look forward to the cooler weather ahead. While that promises welcome relief from the heat, it also means taking a different tack in the garden as many of the flowers, plants and shrubs in Australian yards thrive in the warmth of spring and summer. Luckily there are…
Read MoreCould Property Prices Be Headed for a V-shaped Recovery?
Following the recent downturn, we’ve all been closely monitoring the property market for signs of recovery. While the end of 2019 delivered better than expected metrics, it’s been difficult to predict how long it might take for the housing market to start bouncing back. Newly released research from QBE seems to indicate that might happen…
Read MoreOperating Your Property for Peak Performance in 2020
As a property investor, the ultimate goal is for your property to operate at peak performance so you get the most from your investment. However, as you may have already discovered, this is much easier said than done, with many variables coming together to affect investment performance. Over time, rental yield, property value and community…
Read MoreAnalysing the Performance of Your Investment Property
For most of us, the end of the year is a time for reflection and review. While it’s a great time to set personal resolutions for the new year, it’s also the ideal moment to review the year that was. From personal goals through to work achievements, it’s time to take stock before the new…
Read More2019 in Review for Property Investors
2019 has been a rollercoaster ride for property investors. Starting low and slow in the shadow of ongoing downturn and uncertainty, the picture is very different 12 months on, with growing signs of recovery in the market. With positive growth recorded over the last four months, prices are beginning to rise in Sydney and Melbourne,…
Read MoreChallenges & Opportunities for Landlords in 2019
2019 has been quite the year for property investors, characterised for many by ongoing uncertainty. Starting the year in the grips of a major downturn, the outlook wasn’t good for landlords looking to capitalise on their investment properties. With prices and property values on a downward trajectory early on, it was a case of hold,…
Read MorePool Safety for Landlords
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get the backyard pool ready for action. While this heralds fun in the sun, it also requires property owners to be vigilant when it comes to pool safety. This is especially important if you’re renting out a property with a pool. As a property owner, you…
Read More7 Tips to Prepare your Property for a Summer Sale
Spring is considered by most to be the best time of the year for selling property. While we’re getting to the end of spring right now, that doesn’t mean you should shelve your plans to sell just yet. Because it is possible to achieve a good price during summer too. Like spring, summer weather…
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