The Australian property market has never been in better shape since the meltdown and this may just be the best time to secure or expand your investment portfolio.
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What keeps a real estate agent ticking
A real estate agent or a realtor is nobody’s friend. In virtually any case, barring an exception, he acts in his own interest. Though we may be influenced to think otherwise, the above statement happens to be a fact. Rob Balanda for the Property Update asserts that there is no guilt involved in acting in one’s own interest and the entire globe runs on the same philosophy of “me first and then the world”. The agents can certainly help many buyers and sellers in the way despite following the Me-First philosophy.
Change in demography to affect domestic buyers
The shift in demography is impacting the Australian property market like never before and it is worth studying the macroeconomic patterns pertaining to population, wealth of the nation, and age before making any sort of real estate decision. An article on the ‘Before It’s News’ website sheds light on few recent real estate trends.
Baby boomer housing bust calls for quick action
Australia is closer to the US than any other country when it comes to the property market; its trends and its rising and falling sentiments. Having said this, Australia is faring a lot better because it has got its economic foundation firmly in place. Nicole Gurran for the BRW writes that the baby boomer housing bust which the US is facing might become the story of Australia too, albeit with a few marked differences.
Superannuation reforms geared towards more property investment
The Federal budget did not read out any changes in Negative Gearing or Capital Gains tax, did not announce cuts for the housing sectors, proposed to help the baby boomers downsize and largely left Superannuation untouched. Phil Thomson for The Canberra Times says that the Federal budget has proposed (only proposed) a lot on the Superannuation reforms front; however anything may only be implemented once the legislation become full-fledged laws.
A few golden tips for making good investments
Investment may fall within the broad category of commerce but it is every bit an art. A Motley Fool staff writing for The Motley Fool has put together a rich assortment of ideas on the art of investment – altogether 8 tips for making good investments. There are gems of thoughts to choose from.
