Michael Yardney, while writing a piece for the Property Update, dismisses the idea that we will have a property market bust when the Baby Boomers begin to retire. Yardney delves deep into the puzzle and while he appreciates the phenomena- which the retirement of a 5.3 million strong workforce will be- he infers at the same time that the property market will keep up with its buoyancy and there are plenty of reasons to feel so.
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Translating Sydney’s Dwelling Construction Boom For Investors
In a recent article for the Property Update, Pete Wargent talks about the boom in dwelling constructions in Sydney. I ditto his opinion that the construction frenzy is a certain cause for cheer for the RBA. After all, the plan to bring down cash rates was meant to pep up dwelling constructions in the first place. If you are a buyer, ready to play the waiting game, Wargent does not mind you buying into these new dwelling units but what does he propose for the investors?
Can (And Will) Chinese Investors Eat Up All The Australian Properties?
Louis Christopher for the website streetnews.com.au writes a poignant piece on what he believes to be a clear case of misplaced fear. He feels that our stance towards Chinese investors is nothing but xenophobia. Our assumption that they will eat up all the properties, leaving nothing for us, is quite a laughable proposition.
Sydneysiders and Melburnians Have Different House-hunting Priorities
Michael Yardney produces yet another interesting article for the Property update where he devotes a few lines to build up the rivalry between Sydneysiders and Melburnians. Quite true actually; Sydney will contest with Melbourne over the taste of coffee, weather, sports venues and what not. Let me however come to the central point the article speaks on- priorities of the buyers in two capital cities while hunting for houses.
Simplifying Taxes Relevant To Property Investors
I wrote an article recently wherein I summed up how fee and taxes (please include Stamp Duty too) are among the prime buying concerns today. Well! I assume this article then will have its fair share of readers. While you can always claim a few tax benefits as a real estate investor, you should be ready to pay a few taxes just as well (I guess more than a few).
What You Need To Know About Responsibilities Of A Landlord
The role of the landlord begins once your owner-occupier or investment property goes in the hand of tenants and ends when – Well! It never really ends. As a landlord you are expected to comply with guidelines provided by the State, not to mention the need to strictly adhere to various laws.
