In this day and age, there are many ways on how you can DIY different projects and buying an investment property could be one of them.
Acquiring property is in itself a tedious process, even with a buyers agent. But some people want to save some money and don’t mind going the extra mile in research and negotiation.
If you are one of those people who think you can DIY your way to getting a suitable property, here are the things you should do (that can otherwise be done by your buyers agent):
A property auction can be a good place to acquire your next investment.
Owing to the crazy sense of competition it can instill – there can be a tendency to go overboard.
So how can you come out on top and avoid overpaying?
Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you survive your next property auction – especially one of them most people get wrong:
What is the best technique for negotiating a home purchase? This is something you should know because you’re haggling for a home, not a vacuum cleaner or a toaster or a television set! The good thing is, anything that can be bought with money can be negotiated. You just need to know how.
Buying a property can be a challenging prospect, but like any smart home buyer, you’ve done your research, visited sites and called in for prices. Now, you are ready to purchase that one house you’ve been dreaming of. The question now is: how can you win in the property negotiation?
Here are my fool-proof tips to help you negotiate for property you want:
Like 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:
An interesting article written by Bob Korver for Smart Property Investment lists the key elements investors must know before buying a property using their self-managed super fund.
The article states that one of the best things about buying property through your (SMSF) is the low tax rate, currently at 15 per cent. But it’s not just the low tax, there are still two more important factors that you should take note of before investing your SMSF.
Most Sydney property investors ask this question: Will property prices go up and, if so, by how much?
A recent article by Caroline James at realestate.com.au notes that Sydney, compared to other capital cities, has been the star performer over the past five years. But will it continue to do so?
I also noticed a particularly surprising outlook for Canberra.
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Disclaimer
