Category Archives: Landlords
RBA: the purported Housing Bubble, Australia’s economy and China
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Glenn Stevens, recently delivered a speech at a charity luncheon in Sydney that provided some telling commentary for Australian property investors. A highly respected figure that is watched closely by markets due … Continue reading
Rental Listings Increase Annually
According to RP Data’s latest Property Pulse report the total number of rental property listings across Australian capital cities increased 6.8 per cent over the year ending July 8. The ACT saw the biggest percentage increase in new listings, … Continue reading
10 tips for maximising capital growth and yields
Property has to resonate with the heart and the mind, but when making a purchase it is fundamental to make a financial decision before making an emotional one. Unfortunately, some buyers get so excited about buying a property they … Continue reading
Turning your existing home into a rental property
There are many reasons why homeowners may choose to change their current principal place of residence (PPOR) into an investment property. Perhaps they are looking to upgrade to a larger – or perhaps downsize to a smaller – model, and … Continue reading
Welcome Christina Serjeant to the Century 21 Port Douglas Property Management Team
Century 21 Port Douglas Real Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Serjeant to our Property Management Team. Christina has worked in the Property Management industry for six years in Port Douglas, and brings a wealth of knowledge, … Continue reading
Unit Owners of Port Douglas Facing High Insurance Can Now Take Action
Attention all strata titled Property Owners in Port Douglas Queensland. The Federal Government yesterday has announced a parliamentary inquiry into the HIGH COST of strata insurance in Far North Queensland – Port Douglas included. Century 21 Port Douglas Real Estate know … Continue reading
We love our castles—Australian homes remain the biggest globally
The great Australian dream of home ownership is constantly evolving. Both our houses and lot sizes are generally decreasing in size, with kitchens growing in importance and outdoor living becoming more prominent for many. We’ve also seen … Continue reading
Renters paying a greater share of their take home income for housing than those with a mortgage
In this week’s RP Data Property Pulse, Cameron Kusher takes a look at the costs associated with housing based on the latest ABS 2009/10 financial year Housing & Occupancy Costs Survey results. According to Mr Kusher, one of the most … Continue reading
Gen Ys will lead housing revival
The Australian housing market has a bright future, and Gen Ys will be the ones to lead it there, a social demographer has claimed. In spite of growing pessimism surrounding the economy, KPMG partner Bernard Salt has told Australian BrokerNews … Continue reading
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A “NO” MAINTENANCE GARDEN
Whether you’re looking to rent your property or sell your property the presentation of the outdoor areas and garden are just as important as the residence itself. This is especially true in Far North Queensland where we spend a larger … Continue reading
