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The Impact of Baby Boomers on the Australian Property Market – A Guide for Property Investors (updated)

December 9, 2020

baby boomer

Yes, there is COVID-19 – but what about the huge demographic shift from retiring Australian baby boomers and its impact on the Australian property market? Will it lead to the collapse of real estate prices?

Baby boomers have at times been equated with the elephant in the (property market) room. There have been widespread discussions about what may happen when this group sells properties in bulk.

Given that there are 5.3 million baby boomers expected to retire in the next 10-15 years, there should be an impact.

Is it a concern or more of an opportunity for property investors?

Let’s find out.

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Tagged: financial freedom, sydney property market

How Much Can You Afford To Borrow For An Investment Property?

August 9, 2016

approved investment loanLike most Australians, you have set your sights to getting an investment property as part of your long-term financial strategy. The only problem is that property is getting more and more expensive.

How do you know what to go for and how much you can afford to borrow to buy your (next) investment property?

Well, first you have to sit down and ask yourself a few serious questions:

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Tagged: mortgages

Houses or Apartments: Which One Makes For a Better Investment?

March 16, 2016

houses or apartmentsEver since we were convinced about the usefulness of property as an investment, we have devoted countless hours debating which makes for a better investment: houses or apartments? Decades ago, when we were stuck with our “McMansion in the suburbia” dream, a majority of us would have voted for houses. But now that close-to-CBD life is gaining prominence and we have cleanly departed from the ‘McMansion’ era, the debate has begun to be fought more aggressively. Clearly, the battle lines have been drawn and no side is ready to believe that the other side has enough points to convince them.

apartment unitOver the ambit of this article, let us get introduced to both these investment types, read about their pros and cons, take a look at questions you must ask yourself before deciding on an apartment or a house and lastly–but by no means the least–let us take up a really innovative stance (perhaps the best kept secret of real estate) and figure out which is a better deal between the two.

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Tagged: property investing

13 Things About Australian Investment Properties You Will Kick Yourself For Not Knowing

February 16, 2016

Australian investment propertiesProperty investors are often confused about the best way to select a property. The rules which apply for an owner-occupied property differ quite a bit from the investment piece. Many factors, internal and external, come into play. You have to be cautious about encroachments, title deeds, lease agreements and tenancy negotiations. At the same time, you have to keep an eye on location, infrastructure initiatives from the government, rental yield and capital growth.

Let’s figure out the 13 most crucial factors for filtering an investment property. This way, without exception, the wheat is separated from the chaff.  You will also stumble upon that one little known secret of real estate investment which every investor will give their right arm to know.

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Tagged: property investing

How To Master Buying A Home In 11 Simple Steps

February 2, 2016

buying a homeMoving into a new home is, without a doubt, one of the proudest and happiest moments in a person’s life. Moving in, however, is hardly the first day in the calendar of the home acquisition process. For this day to come, many things have to fall in place first. Buying a home can be a rewarding adventure but the process, in itself, is one which you have to be very diligent about. Each step of the way, there can be hidden traps waiting to give you a sucker punch.

A fraudulent title deed, a strange encroachment, a structural deficit, an overtaxing mortgage structure or a ‘bad’ property could be some of those traps you wanted to avoid. If you can take up the challenge step by step, there is a great chance you will reach the other end of the property purchase process successfully. Let us look into 11 steps of buying a house and also find out that one particular aspect which can become most burdensome for buyers.

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Tagged: home inspection, how to buy a home

Buying a Home: There Are More Traps Than You Are Willing To Believe

January 25, 2016

buying a homeBuying a home is one of our top dreams in life, but there are lots of sacrifices that go into the process. You do not become a homeowner unless you put in the hard work. While it can be an emotionally rewarding and a monetarily lucrative journey, there are traps in the way that you have to be beware of. Let us read in detail about how these pitfalls can set you back and how one in particular can destroy all the effort you have put in.

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Tagged: how to buy a home

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