Category: Investor

Quick kitchen remodel to boost rental income

It’s not uncommon for investors to focus on desirable rental areas and then scour the market for high-value, low-priced properties. When they find their target, it often needs substantial work to bring it up to a standard that’s suitable for the rental market. Renovating is often necessary for bathrooms and kitchens, which are the most…
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As rent trend softens, focus on capital gains

After four years of record-breaking rental growth, investors and landlords are now moving into a period of consolidation. Industry research CoreLogic says its latest rental data shows rents grew 0.1% in July – the smallest increase since 2020.  Over the previous 12 months, rents increased by 7.8%, which is still substantially above the rate of…
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Loan demand defies claims of softer market

Industry data and commentary may suggest the post-Covid rebound in our national real estate market is losing steam, but home-loan data suggests otherwise. In the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the total value of new housing loans rose 3.9% month-on-month in July to $30.6 billion. Investors are leading the charge. Their…
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Why property is a great choice to create wealth

Creating wealth for later in life is a goal most of us embrace and spend our entire working lives trying to accomplish. And for the vast majority, property investment is a huge component of their strategies. Many young people today feel the idea of owning property is beyond their reach.  However, there are strategies to…
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Quick kitchen remodel to boost rental income

It’s not uncommon for investors to focus on desirable rental areas and then scour the market for high-value, low-priced properties. When they find their target, it often needs substantial work to bring it up to a standard that’s suitable for the rental market. Remodeling is often necessary for bathrooms and kitchens, which are the most…
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Six red flags when buying a home being ‘flipped’

With a shortage of housing for sale across America right now, buyers are often tempted to ignore the occasional problem in the hope they can win the property to begin the next chapter of their lives. Their hopes often rise when their agent tells them they’ve found a home that meets their criteria – and…
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High rents and market on edge of growth tempt investors

As we await a rebound in the Canadian property market after welcome reductions to the interest rate, many investors are sizing up the market to extend their portfolio. Capital appreciation is a primary motivator as investors expect property values will soon rise as buyers access cheaper cash from lenders. Supporting the case for investment is…
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Rents rises slowing but more than twice inflation

The cost of rents is slowing but continues to grow at more than twice the level of our 2.5%  inflation rate, according to the new National Rent Report released by Rentals.ca. Average monthly rents are now $2,201 with increases registering in Vancouver and Toronto. While the growth in rental costs is at its slowest for…
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Smart tips for a property investor in today’s market

With values rising across many key markets, anyone who has harboured ambitions of creating their own property investment portfolio should consider whether there’s an opportunity to make their move in the short term. A recent analysis from the industry researcher CoreLogic found 43% of suburbs nationwide now have values at all-time highs. When you combine…
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$10 trillion question: What’s the future for property?

The Australian property market has reached the incredible value milestone of $10 trillion – the largest capital class in the country. With industry research showing almost 50% of suburbs at their highest-ever value level, it’s time to ask, “what’s next for Australian property?”  As an experienced real estate agents in your area, we can testify…
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