If you’re an experienced investor who thrives on counter-cyclical opportunities, it looks like the current property market is a perfect time to strike. New data from industry researcher CoreLogic shows investors are more willing to put their properties on the market than owner-occupiers. It’s no secret that housing inventory is down against historical averages, but…
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Saving for a deposit for your first home requires discipline and can be hard work, especially when the market dynamics are influenced by interest rate movements or growing values in your target suburbs. But don’t let frustration signal the end of the road for your ownership ambitions. As an experienced agency, we believe you can…
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A reminder of property as a quality investment can be found in recent research from specialist advisory company, Real Estate Witch. It says rents are currently outpacing wages in 46 of America’s 50 largest cities – and this is not a post-Covid phenomenon. Inflation and income growth have both lagged rent rises since 1985. While…
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Rental revenue continues to rise across Australia, giving fresh impetus to the property investment scene. Whether you’re thinking about growing your portfolio or starting out as an investor, the trend in rents indicates that great opportunities may be available. Rental incomes are being supercharged by a post-Covid surge in overseas migrants and international students, according…
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The rent increases we’re witnessing nationwide have been a relief to some financially-squeezed investors as maintenance costs and interest rates continue to climb. But if you’re considering hiking your price, be aware there’s a right and wrong way of going about it. If you use a property management team, you should talk to them about…
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As extreme weather events continue to grow in frequency and intensity, it’s essential for real estate investors to consider the impact of climate change to mitigate risk and protect long-term portfolio value. Location, insurance and sustainable home features are among the items to consider. Research location Before investing in a property, research the location and…
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A blueprint for a Bill of Renters Rights announced by the White House has put investors and landlords on notice about harmful practices, while simultaneously aiming to promote rental affordability. The new policy from the Biden administration may not affect every landlord directly but, as an investor, you should be aware of policy changes that…
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It’s a fascinating time if you’re an investor – property values are weathering the inflation storm and rents have remained strong throughout the economy’s post-pandemic challenge. Leading industry researcher CoreLogic predicts prices across America will rise an average of 3% in 2023, and that’s on top of the 6% increase we witnessed last year. If…
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With real estate values recalibrating after two years of double-digit growth, now may offer an opportunity to purchase property using your superannuation fund. You’ll need to have a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), which allows you to make your own investment choices. If you’re in an industry-based super fund or similar, this is not viable. If…
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It’s a fascinating time if you’re a property investor: prices are off the boil, rents are rising quickly, and the real challenge is how you make the numbers work after the Federal Reserve has done with raising interest rates to beat down inflation. National data shows many owners are reverting to their pandemic behavior, putting…
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