Month: March 2016

Gearing? What is it?

There’s been a lot in the news recently about negative gearing, and concerns have been raised over proposed changes to the legislation. But if you’re new to investing, you may be wondering what exactly gearing is? Gearing is the term given to borrowing money to invest – whether it’s in property or for other investment.

Old vs. New

Why old is gold and young is bold! A question we often get asked by both prospective home owners and property investors alike is whether to buy an old or new house. We can’t actually answer that question for you! Do you want something warm, welcoming and filled with character, or sleek and functional in.

As a Landlord, can I Put Restrictions on Tenants for My Rental Property?

With the Tenants Union of NSW calling to ban ‘no pets’ clause in tenancy agreements recently, we thought we’d take a look at what restrictions, if any, landlords stipulate on rental agreements. Under existing tenancy agreements, clause 43 allows NSW landlords to prohibit a tenant from keeping “animals on the residential premises without obtaining the.