Saving up money for investing in property is a slow process and not everyone is patient. Thankfully there are ways of “adding to the pot” so you can reach your goals faster. Open a savings account But not just any account. Banks offer a service called a “high interest savings account” that lets the money […]
The best way to study how share markets move is to study trends. The Trend is your Friend Share markets and the prices of the companies listed do not move up or down in a straight line. In March 2009, global share markets including the ASX bottomed “on pessimism” as my favourite investor Sir John […]
By Steve Waters Cosmetic renovations can make you quick profits but that doesn’t mean that everyone knows how to achieve great results. Too many novice renovators try to sand the floors, lay new carpet or do a terrible job painting, which makes the property look worse than it did before. And often it takes them […]
By Victor Kumar There are literally millions of properties in Australia but not all are investment quality. So with so much choice, there are many opportunities to buy good value investment properties – but how do you choose the areas and the properties to invest your head-earned cash into? The first insight is that regardless […]
By Steve Waters The fact of the matter is you can’t have a successful property portfolio without tenants, but too many investors forget that. Without tenants in your investment properties paying rent, you have no cash flow, and your ability to cover the mortgage repayments will eventually dry up. So, given they’re so important, how […]
By Victor Kumar While property investment can be nothing like a fairy tale, there can be potential to profit from “warty” properties. I’m sure you know the fairy tale where the beautiful princess kisses the warty frog and magically he’s transformed into a prince? Well that story does have synergy with property investment and provides […]
When it comes to adding value to a property, your primary goal is to create equity and either make good on the windfall or to leverage the unlocked equity to continue building your portfolio. This can lead to questions about what exactly will add value, how much and whether what will be worth your while […]
Having an agent to negotiate a real estate deal on your behalf is not only for the sellers. Having a buyer’s agent can carry many advantages over adopting your own style of negotiation and sourcing properties and if you take your investment seriously, a buyer’s agent makes the perfect addition to your team. It doesn’t […]
YOUR GUIDE TO CONVEYANCING AND BUYING A PROPERTY IN A SELF MANAGED SUPER FUND To purchase a property, you’ll need the support of a solicitor or licensed conveyancer who has an expert understanding of property law. Over 60 percent of all legal negligence claims are a result of conveyancing mistakes, so it’s essential that you […]
Purchasing your first home can be both an exciting and daunting experience at the same time. On one hand you are purchasing the first home that is truly yours and something that will hopefully become an investment over the years. On the other hand, is the scary thought of jumping into hundreds of thousands of […]