Category Archives: Property Tips
Great returns on granny flats – but extra insurance required
Investors are getting returns of 10-16 per cent on the cost of adding granny flats to their existing properties – and increased cash flow courtesy of two lots of rent for the same land. … Continue reading
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
Right Moment To Take The Leap
Timing isn’t the be-all and end-all of investing. Still, in-depth analysis of the property cycle to identify the best time to buy will boost your chances of buying a property that will outperform the average. In a depressed market, … Continue reading
House Prices in Australia – Speech by RBA Governor Glenn Stevens
This is an edited version of a speech given by Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens at the Annika Foundation Luncheon on July 24. Scaled to measures of income, Australian dwelling prices on a national basis have in fact declined and … Continue reading
PROPERTY PRICES MAY BE STABILISING
Century 21, the largest real estate sales organisation in the Asia Pacific region, believes that Australia’s residential property prices may be stabilising in light of recent figures showing that median home values in capital cities increased one per cent over … Continue reading
Client Referral – Property Management
Hi Christina, Just want to say that myself and Maree are grateful for the level of service you provide, and the professional manner in which you and the team conduct business. We have a few investment properties in Australia and … Continue reading
Hot tips for property investors
Whether you area first time home buyer or a seasoned property investor, it is always good to be reminded of smart property investment principles. Given such, I have decided to share with you the following piece provided by our very … Continue reading
Four More Interest Rate Cuts In 2012
How does a 1% interest rate cut sound to you? According to an economist from one of the country’s Big Four banks, the RBA could spring four more interest rate cuts on the Aussie public this year. But will the … Continue reading
Abolition of Sustainability Declarations now in effect.
On Wednesday 27 June, the Treasury (Cost of Living) and Other Legislation Amendment Act received royal assent. As a result, from Wednesday 27 June, there is no longer a requirement for Sellers or their Selling Agent to provide a Sustainability Declaration when selling a … Continue reading
A Bidder’s Guide to Auctions in Queensland
A Bidder’s Guide for residential property in Queensland Bidding at an auction can be both exciting and intimidating to the uninitiated. This guide seeks to de-mystify the auction process and provide clarification on the roles and responsibilities of auctioneers and … Continue reading
