Affordability means different things to different people. For economists, it refers primarily to housing stress – when home buyers spend more than 30 per cent of their gross household income on housing costs. But for first-time […]
Whether it’s a new apartment or an old one – or even a house in the outer suburbs – finding an affordable home isn’t easy for anyone starting out. And in all the excitement of house […]
Whether you win or lose in an auction environment, your success rate depends on how you play the game. Employing smart strategies and displaying ongoing patience are two key steps to ensuring that you will succeed […]
The year 2021 was defined by market highs and pandemic lows, record rises and construction woes. Incongruously, this combination ultimately proved a boon for property values. However, in the quest for lockdown-free lifestyles, COVID-19 continued the […]
The maintenance of the humble nature strip can often create confusion between tenants (renters) and their landlords (rental providers). Best described as the strip of land between a residential property boundary and the road, the median […]
Extra income and maintaining a safe distance are the key balancing acts if you’re deciding to add a granny flat to your property. Adding a granny flat could increase your home’s value by 30 per cent […]
Buying a home for the first time can be an expensive business, especially once the extras of stamp duty, conveyancing, moving costs and inspection reports have been factored into the equation. In fact, the financial drain […]
No matter your intentions, disputes are part and parcel of owning an investment property. Be it bond claims, repairs and maintenance, rent increases, goods left behind, or leases, the potential for disagreements is seemingly limitless. The […]
Timing your sale to reflect market conditions is important. Knowing when it is the right time to sell is never a matter of guesswork. Key indicators point the way for seizing the moment and setting the […]
Knowing when and where to buy property is the basis for wealth creation. Some investors adhere to a standard principle: rather than “timing the market”, they attribute the financial gain to “time in the market”. But […]
If you are purchasing or have purchased an investment property for the purposes of rental income, read on, as we outline the necessary steps and considerations to take. What to fix before the ‘foot traffic’ If […]