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How do you know how much to pay for a property? As a buyer, it can be tricky. Offer too much and you’ll end up paying more than market value. Offer too little and you risk missing out on your dream home or investment property. So, how do you ensure you’re getting a good deal whilst remaining competitive against other buyers? Here are some tips. Look for recent sales in the area Start by looking at what’s been selling in your preferred neighbourhood. Focus on the immediat...

As we have seen with the recent east coast floods, unforeseen disasters can strike at any time. That’s why it’s so important to protect yourself and your family financially – with the right kind of insurance for when something unexpected happens. Sure, insurance may not be all that flashy and many people downright begrudge having to pay for it. But it gives you something that’s invaluable: peace of mind that your financial plans are protected, no matter what. Here ar...

It turns out, not all property investors are the same. While buying property is one thing they all have in common, that’s where the similarities can end. Every type of investor has a different approach to real estate. Some are hungry to enter the market without compromising their existing lifestyle, while others have their eye on a quick DIY flipping project. But most fall into one of four categories. Which of these are you most like? Rentvestors Rentvestors are often...

Existing home owners have an advantage over first time buyers when it comes to breaking into property investment. Depending on how long you’ve owned your own home and whether it has increased in value over the years, there’s a good chance that you could have the deposit for your first investment property already locked away in equity in your home. Equity refers to the difference between the value of your property and what you owe. If the value of your property increases over...

In addition to capital growth and cash flow benefits, property investment may help improve your overall tax position. The attraction of investment property is the potential to build long term wealth. The ability to borrow a portion of the property value not only helps investors get into the market, but it also provides an opportunity to maximise returns through investment. But the capacity to borrow can also offer investors tax benefits depending on the structure of their property finance, ...