Posted in Property Investment

The first step to successful property investment is to understand your financial position and borrowing capacity. Investors need to have a clear understanding of what their goals are before investing in the property market if they are to maximise their chances of success. This will include determining if the goal is capital gains or generating cash flow, if it is a long term or short term strategy, and what kind of financing is required. One of the biggest attractions of investing in ...

Investing in property is a sound part of any investment strategy for individuals that are focused, educated and proactive. Property investment has long been a favourite with Australians and with good reason. Over generations and numerous market cycles it has delivered solid returns and created lasting wealth for many. It is not as complex as investments such as stocks, shares, bonds or other financial products and the investment principles involved in property are relatively simple. With th...

Buying your first home or investment property is exciting! Like planning for a holiday, you start researching about the fun things you want to do. Out of excitement, you also start looking up other activities not in the original plan, instead of researching the basics, like accommodation and transportation options. Buying a property is the same, it requires the same level of commitment towards research. But where to start? Here are the essential steps you should include in your propert...

Everyone looks forward to Christmas and the summer holiday season. After all, 'tis the season to be jolly. This year, it could also be the right time to buy a home. Here are 4 reasons why clever property buyers are considering making a purchase this holiday season. Motivated sellers Spring is one of the busiest times of year in Australia's property markets. That's when all the buyers are out in force and vendors have the best chance of getting their price. If a vendor is sti...

Yes, it's possible, with a little forward planning and smart money management. During the summer months, many Australians have thoughts of buying their own holiday house. After all, who wouldn't want a tree-or beach-side getaway to use at your leisure? Having a holiday house is especially appealing if you're one of those people (or families) who love holidaying in the same spot every year. The obvious considerations when it comes to buying a holiday house are the co...