Phil McCarroll writes a piece for Your Investment Property where he says that people’s confidence level in real estate has taken a plunge despite the fact that the property market remains stable and that there is no ‘real’ change in the market. The decline in confidence level can be put down to speculation on part of the buyers which is a direct result of anticipated changes in government policies and lending standards, among other things.
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Australian Housing Market: Good Reasons To Be Optimistic
Media presents contrasting signals about our economy in general and our real estate in particular. While not all we hear is positive news, there are quite a few bright reports that keep coming our way. On the bright side, we have a stable government, a more than decent banking system and an economy that can make many developed nations jealous.
We Don’t Buy Homes Everyday: Exercise Due Diligence
One question buyer’s agents have to answer rather frequently is, “When is the best time to buy?” Currently, interest rates are low (they have been for a long time now) and banks are competing fiercely to grab buyer attention. This makes it a good time to go for investors and first home buyers (not to mention the next home buyers).
Labour’s Negative Gearing Proposal Raises Storm
Jack Needham writes an article for The Adviser where he talks about the possible impact of changing negative gearing policy. The changes mentioned could result in a hike in rent and at the same time cause a decline in property values and a fall in overall new construction and the GDP.
Houses or Apartments: Which One Makes For a Better Investment?
Ever 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.
Over 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.
13 Things About Australian Investment Properties You Will Kick Yourself For Not Knowing
Property 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.
