Finding an investment property is one thing – finding long-term tenants is another! Sometimes the people who look amazing on paper can let you down, causing damage to your property and leaving you with extra repair and maintenance bills. There are ways to make sure your tenants stay longer: Allow pets In European countries, having …
Keeping an existing tenant is easier than finding a new one! Read More »
It’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of buying an investment property, but there are some key differences you need to keep in mind before putting a deposit on a nest egg. You’re not buying it to live in When you buy a home, it has to suit your needs as an …
Buy, renovate and sell for an impressive profit. . It is a tried and tested strategy for making money on the property market and a common success story – or is it a modern day myth? When the cost of renovating is taken into account, how much profit is really left at the end of …
Renovation return on investment – is it worth it? Read More »
Buying an investment property in Sydney has been considered a ‘sure bet’ for many decades now. As one of Australia’s most popular and picturesque locations, Sydney has a vast range of options for the savvy investor. 2014 saw the investment property market buoyed by high tenancy demand and a broad selection of new developments across …
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Most investors spend time looking for the vanilla dwelling, the house or unit that will accommodate the mainstream. They believe that if the property appeals to a broad range of people, the rentability of the place will increase and be easier to rent. And while this is true on the surface, it also creates the …
The age of easy home loans is over, and there are some key things that lenders will be looking for before they give you approval to buy your dream home. Do the groundwork before you approach the bank or a broker and you’ll be thanking yourself later. Check your credit rating. If you’ve left …
Claims that renters are effectively as well off as buyers have everyone talking Recently the Reserve Bank made waves with a report titled ‘Is Housing Overvalued?’ It found that when you broadly compare the financial benefits of renting vs buying a house, the results are actually pretty much fifty/fifty. The study clarified that home …
It was reported recently that after a brief lull, Sydney rental prices are on the increase yet again, rising to their highest average ever. The cost of renting is now about $500 per week and in some parts of the city that amount is just for a studio apartment. The reason behind the high …
Nowadays the term kippers – ‘kids in parents’ pockets, eroding retirement savings’ is bandied about frequently, as more and more adult offspring refuse or are unable to make the launch from the family nest into their own home. With rental prices soaring, they’d prefer to stay put while they save for a deposit on a …
If you are considering selling your home and you are looking to get top dollar – there are two key areas that will put you ahead of the competition. Regardless of the size of your property – apartment, townhouse or family home – the two rooms that will make all the difference are the …
Kitchens and Bathrooms – good foundations for great sales potential Read More »
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