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10 ways to increase your rental income
Monday, 2 January 2012
Looking to bolster your rental income? Or perhaps you want to make your rental property stand out a little more from the rest? It may be time to give your investment property a bit of attention. (more…)
Year of the million dollar property
Thursday, 17 March 2011
While Chinese zodiac may have proclaimed 2010 the year of the tiger, it appears after the latest results of RP Data’s Property Pulse, in Australia it is more likely to be remembered as the year of the million dollar property.
Sydney’s inner west full of opportunities
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
It’s not the nation’s capital city but when it comes to the Sydney property market, there’s no doubt its supersized and super priced market is often centre stage. (more…)
Caveat emptor: renovator beware
Monday, 7 March 2011
Renovating is a popular way to add value to property and enhance our lifestyles, but it has to be approached with caution. (more…)
No deposit – no purchase
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Australian lenders are upping the amount they are willing to lend investors and home buyers, but those aspiring buyers without a deposit should not hold their breath. (more…)
Exit fee ban – more hurt than help
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
The government’s plans to ban mortgage exit fees are supposed to benefit home buyers and investors but the consensus among leading mortgage figures is that any such ban will do much more harm than good. (more…)
Rising rents a bonanza for investors
Monday, 14 February 2011
House price growth may be expected to be pretty average in 2011, but rising rents are proving a windfall for property investors. (more…)
Sniffing out opportunity
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Weak auction activity has highlighted a lack of momentum in the nation’s property markets but it also points to potential buying opportunities for shrewd investors. (more…)
Rate pressures ease – for now
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
In its much anticipated first meeting for 2011 the Reserve Bank this week voted to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.75 per cent but Australians are not out of the woods just yet. (more…)
Good news as rents inch up
Thursday, 27 January 2011
It might be bad news for renters but for investors, news that rents are on the rise is more than welcome. (more…)
