We have often heard of a friend (or a friend of a friend) who is making a killing with investment properties and wonder why I cannot do the same? With the housing market on the rebound, home values are rising across the nation and it could be a great time to invest in some properties. …
Is property investment fail proof?
In any type of investment, rewards and risks go hand in hand. Property investments, in recent years, have become an integral part of almost all mixed asset portfolios. But is property a fail proof investment? Well, I don’t have an answer. However, I do know that some of the very common challenges faced by the …
When you should buy a property?
Do you know mood and weather might affect your decision of property purchase? An interesting article published by SMH tells the story. The story started with the well-known wisdom that you should “never shop on an empty stomach”. A few years back economists Daniel Read and Barbara van Leeuwen proved the point by asking British office workers to choose …
Property investment strategies – How to choose locations and styles for long term
Key Points for Capital Gain in Long Term * Buy property in the middle suburbs close to public transport corridors, shops and schools. * Buy low-maintenance, compact dwellings because of the shrinking family unit. Most property investors see the residential property investment is a long-term proposition because the property price takes about 7 to 10 …
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Average 233% return on investment property in Sydney 1993-2010
Property investors can achieve an average 233% return on investment property in Sydney if they buy in 1993 and hold the property to 2010. Sydney’s median house price rose 233 per cent between the June quarter of 1993 and the June quarter of 2010, from $188,050 to $626,444, according to the latest housing price figures …
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Top 10 places in WA (Western Australia) to buy investment property
Do you know the best places in WA to invest in property? Here is a list of WA’s top 10 suburbs and towns where there is potential for good capital growth or better-than-average rental yields. Top 10 Western Australia property hotspots Albany: Lifestyle features, government decisions, urban renewal Broome: Lifestyle features, boom town, government decisions …
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Property investment strategies – How to pick a good investment property
Should I pick an investment property by capital growth or rental return? Should I invest in houses or units? Property investing has become a popular Australian past time with one in ten taxpayers owning a negatively geared property. But just what makes a good bricks-and-mortar investment? It’s not about buying any old house or unit, …
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An introduction to property investment strategies – Diverse portfolio is key
By diversifying their assets, investors can ensure that interim performance across their portfolio is balanced to an acceptable average. Stronger assets can support those experiencing weaker conditions. Directly owned real estate assets involve a long-term commitment and a disciplined investment strategy and so are not as vulnerable to daily fluctuating sentiment. It is commonsense to …
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Where you should not buy investment property?
Do you know that there are some so-called “No Go Zones” that investors should not buy investment properties because of poor capital growth? Sutherland Shire south of the Sydney city has been named as one of the worst areas in the nation to invest in real estate because of poor road links to the central …
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Demand for home loans drop to 9-year low?
Demand for home loans fell to a nine-year low in April 2010 as rising interest rates dampen enthusiasm for housing, according to Sydney Morning Herald. However, I must say whether demand for home loans drop or increase depends on how you interpret the data from ABS. According to ABS, finance commitments for owner-occupied housing fell …
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What reduces the value of a property?
Do you know that there are certain attributes that may reduce a property’s value. These include: 1. Proximity to main road traffic. 2. Mixed use property e.g. residential/commercial. 3. Environmental risks e.g. overhead power lines. 4. Poor proximity to public transport, shops and other amenities. 5. Poor room layout and design which reduces openness of …
What adds value to a home?
It’s useful to know what attributes that can add a property’s value as this can help not only in the selection of a property, but also in identifying undervalued properties and aiding in the type and extent of potential renovations. Some of the positive factors include: 1. Aspect – things like water views can add significant value …
Is it a good time to invest in property?
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index for May fell 7 per cent to 108 index points. The confidence of respondents with a mortgage fell 8.1 per cent in May compared with average falls of only 2.3 per cent in response to the five previous rate hikes, the survey showed. So is it a good time …
House price growth set to slow in 2010
A new report has found that growth in house prices is set to slow in 2010 due to rising interest rates and falling housing finance figures. The Australian Property Monitors’ Quarterly Housing report shows that national median house prices grew just over 3 per cent in March and there was an annual growth rate of …
Looking to buy investment properties? Adelaide might be a good choice!
The Real Estate Institute of South Australia says the housing affordability in South Australia compared to all other states, still remains probably one of the best although the median house price for metropolitan Adelaide has passed the $400,000 mark for the first time. The Real Estate Institute of South Australia says the median house price …
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