With the government making changes to the old age pension recently, many people are looking to alternatives to supplement their retirement in the future. Self-managed superfunds, stocks and shares and other investment schemes are possibilities. Property investment should also be considered; it’s easier to understand, and some consider it’s a lower risk. Plus if you.

The reason you’ve invested in property is you want to make money in the long run. It could be for your retirement, for a lifestyle, for that dream holiday or for your kids’ education. Whatever the reason, you want to get the best return from your purchase. Some people think managing their property themselves saves.

Whether it’s your home or investment property, when it comes to selling it, you want to get the best possible price in the shortest amount of time with the least amount of stress. Knowing what to avoid will keep costs down, save time and it will lead to a successful sale with both sides happy..

You don’t have to break the bank to increase the value of your property. The key to simple renovations is to focus on areas that can make a difference and are in keeping with the property – it’s pointless putting in a granite bench top when the property is a small 2-bedroomed unit just as.

So you’ve done it! You’ve purchased your perfect investment property. It’s ticking lots of boxes – close to amenities and public transport, the floorplan is simple and there’s plenty of storage space. So what else can you do to make it attractive to tenants? Price Tenants are usually guided by what they can afford rather.

There were 263,245 registered motor vehicles in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie district and 202,707 in the rest of the Hunter Valley in 2014 according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In Australia, we love our cars and you might be forgiven for thinking a parking space is essential for your rental property. If parking.

The time has come to sell your property, but you think there’s a problem – it’s still tenanted. This needn’t be the nightmare some people think if handled correctly; in fact it has a couple of advantages: You are receiving rent so you’ll not be paying for an empty property while it is on the.

More and more people are starting their own super fund and as this trend continues to grow, now may be a good time to elaborate a little as to how to go about starting one’s own super fund. Firstly and foremost we must point out this Real Estate Office is not an expert in Superannuation.

Landlord insurance is a must if you want to protect your property from financial loss, damages and accidents. And premium prices do vary; the age, property type (house, unit, apartment or townhouse), size and structure, quality of finishes and what’s included (furniture and white goods) will all affect the price. As well as the physical.