There are very few write-ups which make us take stock, switch on our “introspective mode” and in short prove an eye-opener. Louise Bedford’s piece on the Property Update is just one such write-up. She talks about three mental blocks which do not let us excel as property investors or share traders.
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3 property market reports you cannot miss
As many as 3 Australian property market reports are worthy of an evaluation. An article on the ‘FX open’ website discusses them in great detail. Let us take a look.
5 Golden Tips from Warren Buffet to Property Investors
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. became a brand synonymous with investing excellence and in becoming so; it brought the unique skills of Warren Buffet to light. This century’s most hailed investor is not only known for his witty narrations and quotes but for his brilliant analysis of the market and unbelievably precise investments as well. Pete Wargent for the Property Update talks about five strategies that Buffet has followed over the years. All these strategies can help you enrich your property investment portfolio.
Now is the best time to invest in property
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.
A few golden tips for making good investments
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.
Abolishing negative gearing would be bad news for the property market
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.
