You may have owned an investment property for some time, but have you made sure that you have maximised the potential of your investment? Have you claimed all of the tax benefits of Investment Property that you are entitled to? This means not only achieving a market rent and consistent income flow by securing an excellent tenant but also other factors that you may not have considered. The sooner you …Read More
John Edwards, founder of Residex and consulting analyst at On The House, says the market has reached its ceiling in terms of rapid growth, and he predicts a much slower 4% p.a. growth over the next five years. “Affordability is always going to be the limiter of growth in Read More
Often, when I meet people for the first time and they find out how I help everyday people invest in property for their future with very little money, often using no cash at all, one of the first comments made and questions asked are “Sydney is the hottest property market for investors wanting to get into the market right now! And, Where would you buy an Investment Property in Sydney …Read More
You know you need to start planning for your future, but can’t seem to save any money and just don’t know where it goes and therefore you don’t know how or where to start. We all get caught up in the day to day grind of our lives, but in the back of our mind we all know we need to plan for our future – often we don’t give …Read More
Queensland economic growth outstripping other states There is more good news for the Queensland economy with figures out today showing the State’s economy exceeded expectations and grew by four per cent in 2012-13, Treasurer Tim Nicholls said. “The four per cent growth is well ahead of the 2.6 per cent average across the other states,” Mr Nicholls said. “The June quarter result was especially pleasing with the Queensland economy expanding …Read More
Finance ratings from Canstar show the national average mortgage is about 4.5 times higher than it was in 1990, but low interest rates and increased wages are making housing more affordable. This data shows that mortgage conditions are better now, when comparing the average mortgage size and repayments as a proportion of income to over 20 years ago. The Australian reported Canstar’s findings – that while the average wage for a male in …Read More
Where most people go wrong with investing in property is they make decisions based on emotion, rather than decisions based on the facts and numbers. People tend to forget that property investing is about creating Wealth! A recent research report from Commonwealth Bank shows the vast majority of property buyers including investors are swayed by emotions, and most probably don’t even realise it. The primary considerations that will guide a …Read More