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 […]
About a third of property buyers fail to arrange professional building and pest inspections, according to an ME Bank survey. A further startling statistic reveals that more than half of Australian house hunters spend the same […]
Your children’s bedrooms are their private zone, where they can relax, unwind, study and hopefully get enough sleep. With lockdown memories reminding us that families are spending more time than usual in their homes, we need […]
If the subdivision of land is in your investment plan, there are many rules, regulations and financial options/variables to consider. Bear in mind that subdivision compliance, processes and costs vary on a state by state and […]
House flipping, which the industry refers to as “fix and flip”, can add up — in theory. But will the renovation reality mirror the profit vision? First things first. What is property flipping? It is an […]
Paying off your mortgage earlier than expected is every homeowner’s dream. Not only does this mean increased savings and the ability to redirect your finances towards future investments or retirement, but being mortgage-free creates a new […]
Rentvesting is a property ownership method whereby renters buy in an area with a high rental yield and rent the property while living elsewhere. It’s fast becoming a tax beneficial way to overcome FOMO (fear of […]
Whether you are building or undertaking a major renovation, check current legislation in your region to ensure that the work provided is under warranty. Most states require builders to be fully registered and this includes offering […]