We’re seeing some interesting moves in the rental market at the moment. With good job and affordable lifestyle opportunities, and just two hours from Sydney, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are becoming increasingly desirable areas to live. This is all good as it means we’re seeing an influx of people coming to the area, and these.

The decision to buy ‘new’ generally isn’t too difficult when looking at everyday items such as a TV, pair of shoes or a garden shed, but when it comes to an investment property, the choice isn’t quite so easy; there is no right or wrong answer and the answer usually starts with ‘it depends’! There.

More people are wanting to take control and be more involved with their retirement planning which is probably why self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are increasing in popularity. In fact according to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), there are nearly 600,000 self-managed super funds (SMSFs), managing $696.7 billion in.

We are often asked if building a granny flat is a good investment strategy for a property. As with all of these things, there is no right answer; it very much depends on your personal circumstances, what your goals and aims are, the type of property and the area the property is in. Traditionally, people.

You’ve read the book, the articles, and religiously checked the property listings websites. However, you’ve still yet to get away from the research stage and take the step to physically buying your investment property. We’ve heard so many people say ‘I’m going to buy an investment property’, but the reality is, it just doesn’t happen..

Whether you’re looking to buy a strata titled property as your own home or for an investment, it’s important to understand what strata is, how it works, and what costs are involved. Strata titled properties are generally apartments, townhouses and units, and these are usually referred to as ‘lots’. A strata scheme can be made.

It’s really easy to dream of being the next big property investor and having a passive income while you kick back and enjoy an early retirement. But it does take more than thinking about it to make the dream a reality. We’ve worked with thousands of successful investors in our 40 plus years of business..

Having pest and building inspections are not essential when applying for finances, however, these inspections will help you know what you’re buying. Think about it. When you buy a car, generally, you take it for a test drive and you may even have a mechanic look it over before you buy the vehicle. You want.

With phrases like negative gearing and capital gains, the world of property investment can be daunting to those who aren’t familiar with the terminology and jargon. But it needn’t be that way! We’re always keen to keep your property experience as straightforward and uncomplicated as possible, so here’s our plain English guide to some commonly.

Women are retiring with around half as much superannuation (53%) as men, according to recent research by the Australian Services Union in collaboration with think tank Per Capita. This is probably the reason why more women are including property investment in their retirement and wealth creation strategies. Nearly half (47%) of Australians who own investment.