Investors and foreign buyers of Australian residential property are being hit hard by two forces, with the apartment market already feeling the heat. While money is cheap, getting access to funds is getting more difficult for local investors and foreign buyers. Foreign buyers are also...
Buying an Investment property is a challenging process! What do I do, where do I start, who do I speak to and what are the sequence of events? In order to assist you through this important process I have provided my ‘7 steps to buying...
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Introduction Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are a way of saving for your retirement. The difference between a SMSF and other types of funds is that the members of an SMSF are usually also the trustees (or directors). This means the members of the SMSF run it for...
In his column in Switzer, John McGrath discusses the importance of buying the best property before the boom. Here's what he had to say: It’s the Holy Grail for aspiring investors – picking the right suburb and buying cheap just before it booms. But how do you do that? Research...
Many home buyers and investors are a little intimidated by the thought of bidding for a property at auction. Michael Yardney points out that if you avoid properties that are up for sale at auction, you’re going to miss out on a lot of good...
If you have a background in marketing or if you have just started to dig around in the world of property investment, you may have stumbled across the term ‘halo effect’. This halo effect can be a trap for investors because rather than choosing an...
Property investment can be an excellent way to build capital growth and secure your finances for the future. But for those ready to take the next step in their property ownership, the many choices and decisions can be quite daunting. Refinancing and leveraging equity can...
Apparently we are really taking advantage of the low interest rates and while that seems like a good idea, there are some reservations and the possibility exists that we may just be overextending. Some good advice today on that subject from Bessie Hassan. Transcript: Kevin: As was...