Property Investor Tips
Tips, traps, hints and strategies for successful property investing.
Mortgage tips to cut costs
Posted on Mar 10, 2010 at 11:48 AM.A mortgagee's circumstances can change, so it's important to regularly review your home loan structure to maximise cost savings, according to Commonwealth Bank Mortgage Wealth general manager James Sheffield. Read more
Low maintenance wins out with gardens
Posted on Feb 25, 2010 at 07:56 AM.Property buyers are becoming more open to different approaches to keeping a garden in good shape due to changing weather conditions and water restrictions, according to South Australian real estate firm Anreps. Read more
Whatever you call them, exit fees sting
Posted on Feb 16, 2010 at 04:11 PM.Homeowners and investors refinancing their loans need to understand the exit costs associated with changing a loan or lender, according to Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers. Read more
Consolidating your debt could ease financial pain
Posted on Jan 13, 2010 at 05:01 PM.Refinancing might seem like too much trouble but it can be beneficial for homeowners, according to a mortgage broker. Read more
The tips and traps of preparing to buy
Posted on Jan 6, 2010 at 12:20 PM.The property pendulum is on the upswing, according to Property Pursuit managing director Meighan Hetherington, and to get in on this fast moving market buyers need to be better prepared. Read more
How to spot structural and pest problems
Posted on Dec 10, 2009 at 06:24 PM.Paul Bloomer from Coastal Home and Building Inspections on the Sunshine Coast has provided a detailed rundown of some of the factors homeowners and investors should be aware of when they're conducting a building and pest inspection prior to purchase. Read more
Buying versus renting
Posted on Dec 2, 2009 at 04:18 PM.Choosing to buy your own home or rent and put your extra money into investments involves both financial and emotional considerations, according to Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers. Read more
What you need to know before developing property
Posted on Dec 2, 2009 at 10:50 AM.Eddie Chung from BDO accountants provides the following suggestions for what investors need to understand before undertaking a small development project. Read more
Check your cash flow before investing
Posted on Nov 5, 2009 at 06:27 PM.Investors thinking about taking advantage of low interest rates and solid rental returns should assess the cash flow of potential property investments before jumping into the market, Smartline managing director Chris Acret says. Read more
Positives and negatives of buying via private treaty
Posted on Oct 28, 2009 at 08:47 AM.Selling property through a private treaty is the most common way to sell a property in Australia, but an industry professional says there are both positives and negatives to the selling method. Read more
Avoid the ‘buy and hope’ investment strategy
Posted on Oct 2, 2009 at 11:13 AM.Selecting a good investment property is a complicated process and shouldn’t be left to chance, Brisbane buyers agent Meighan Hetherington says. Read more
Solicitor's warning on dodgy settlement discounts
Posted on Sep 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM.A judge describes a settlement rebate clause as "quite improper", while an experienced property investor finds the notion "a bit smelly", writes solicitor Tim O’Dwyer. Read more
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