Maneuvers of the market forces have produced what may be termed as the best time to invest in property. Experts feel that only the boom times prior to the meltdown was as conducive for investment in real estate. An article on the Real Estate Business suggests that the present environment is aiding investors and brokers alike.
There have been rate cuts throughout 2012 and four of them amounting to 125 basis points each have brought down cash rates to 3 percent. This then naturally becomes a very lucrative time for buying homes. Just add the high rental yield factor and you have a feast out there, suggests the article.
Housing prices are gathering momentum and to top it all, people are also looking to partake from their Self Managed Superannuation funds for property investments. Overall a perfect backdrop for euphoric times ahead! You can read the full article here.
Do you think that the proposed Superannuation reforms will be crucial to property investment? I invite your opinions.
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.
The Australian government has declared a fiscal deficit of $12 billion but the situation does not warrant the abolition of Negative Gearing. Stacey Moseley for the Real Estate Business writes that the proposition to abolish Negative Gearing in order to redeem the Federal Budget could have some serious consequences for the property market.
The property market has so much to offer, but you have to be prudent in your understanding of the market-scene. The real estate world moves through a series of crests and troughs and hence it is in your best interest to diversify your property investment portfolio. Mark Armstrong for the Property Observer writes that you can do it in two ways.
Australia is living its dream of being the land of the largest properties but at the same time it is doing equally well for a horde of small one-bedroom units. Michael Yardney for the Property Update writes how such properties are appealing to the 4 chief types of buyers:
