Everybody deserves a second chance, especially when it comes to their property. Vendors want the best sale price, and so do agents, but sometimes things just don’t go to plan. It can be for a number of reasons – it could be the time of year, or maybe there weren’t enough photos on the listing,…
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The great Australian dream of owning a home once drove a fairly predictable housing pattern. People would rent for a while, save for a deposit then dive into home ownership at the first opportunity. Times have changed. Rising house prices and a need for lifestyle flexibility have many making the choice to be long-term tenants instead…
In almost every capital city, median asking rents for pet-friendly apartments are higher than for homes that don’t allow pets, according to Domain Group data.That means landlords who allow pets could boost their rental return by simply checking a box. Apartments advertised as pet-friendly are rarest in Melbourne, representing less than 3% of all rentals,…
Buying your first investment property can be a bold step towards a more prosperous and secure future. But it also poses risks. The Successful Investor’s Michael Sloan outlines five strategies to help you take the right path. 1. Equity Most people use the equity from their home to help buy their first investment property. They…
The First Home Super Saver Scheme and First Home Deposit Scheme could help you buy property sooner. Here’s how. Before the recent federal election, both the Coalition and Labor vowed to support a new scheme helping first home buyers. The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) is yet to become law and is different to…
Spring is arguably the best time to sell a house with the property market “springing” into action. A period known as the Spring Blitz, during this time properties seemingly sell themselves. To get the most out of the season there are a number of things you’ll need to do to stay ahead in the…
Is it the right time to sell your house? Have you been flirting with the idea of a new, modern home or gazing at properties you imagine yourself living in? You’re probably experiencing those fledgling feelings of desire that put the cogs in motion. How to know when to sell your house isn’t an easy…
THE RBA interest rate announcement on July 2, has been well-received by industry experts and many banks have already announced borrowers will receive interest rate relief. The RBA’s decision to cut interest rates will help affordability for home buyers, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). “The second cut in as many months…
9 tips for saving tax on your investment property Property investment is hard work, but it’s also rewarded with plenty of tax breaks. And so we spoke to Dr Adrian Raftery, a tax expert at Deakin University’s business school, about how property investors can maximise their deductions. Here are his top tips for saving tax…
8 steps to getting started in property investment Admit it, you’ve been thinking about investing in property. You’ve read the books, magazine articles and reports. And you’ve been religiously checking realestate.com.au for properties. But when push comes to shove, you never follow through. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, despite real estate being a…