BUY NOW OR PAY LATER:Enter the market sooner with a small deposit or take the time to build your funds
Markets & Research
6 investment essentials
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
There may be no money-back guarantees in property investment, but by keeping the following essentials in mind, you can get pretty close to ensuring good returns. (more…)
Common investor traps to avoid
Sunday, 1 April 2012
The road to successful property investment begins with research and understanding, and being familiar with some of the hurdles you’re sure to encounter along the way will certainly help (more…)
What should be on your renovation radar?
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Looking for that renovator’s dream to turn into profit? You might have to fine tune your renovation radar. (more…)
RBA shocks with rate cut
Monday, 7 November 2011
It’s happened again. For the second consecutive year, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) managed to upstage the race that stops a nation. (more…)
Scoping out opportunity
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
With the national property market limping along at an uninspiring pace, it might be hard for investors to foresee any prospects for capital growth. (more…)
Time to go bush?
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Making a sea or tree change might be a smart move that could save you thousands in the long term. (more…)
Should you be switching?
Saturday, 15 October 2011
The nation’s banks and non-bank lenders alike are vying for borrowers’ business with the biggest injection of special offers and discounted fixed rates seen in years. (more…)
The NRAS opportunity
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Investors often approach new initiatives with a degree of caution – rightly so. Launched in 2008, the federal government’s National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) was, until recently, no different. (more…)
Research fundamentals: how to use property data
Thursday, 6 October 2011
While property price data can help you pin point possible target suburbs, your research needs to include a lot more leg work. (more…)
RBA signals rate shift
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
How things can change in just one year! In November 2010, the Reserve Bank shocked the nation when it lifted the official cash rate on Melbourne Cup day. (more…)







