A well-maintained and beautifully presented home will always have a significant impact on potential buyers and maximize value when the time comes to sell. While you may be tempted to hire professionals for every home improvement project, many DIY tasks can make a big difference without breaking the bank. As an experienced real estate agent…
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Investors will be heartened by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent decision to end its rate rise program and maintain the 4.65% cash rate. It gives investors and landlords breathing space to consider the continuing strength of the property market and whether the expansion of their portfolios will reap greater rewards. A recent report by…
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The four-year trend of house values outstripping those of units has continued according to the latest study from industry researcher CoreLogic. The gap between house and unit median prices is now 45.2%, the equivalent of $239,950. When the pandemic arrived in March 2020, the difference was 16.7%. City house values have increased 33.9% ($239,000) since…
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Investors with national property portfolios need to understand the recent housing policy released in Victoria. State-based changes always have a fundamental impact on investors’ thinking. Most recently, we have seen concerns with Queensland policy proposals that its state government eventually stepped away from. However, that reversal didn’t happen before many landlords started putting their Queensland…
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A “looming shortfall” of medium-high density housing stock has been forecast by industry researcher CoreLogic, signalling a possible opportunity for investors. More than a quarter of the national housing stock (25.9%) falls into the medium-high density bracket, and CoreLogic sees trouble ahead with the latest data showing the nation’s population increased 2.3% to $26.4 million…
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There’s a possible silver lining for investors in the prediction from industry research group CoreLogic that rent growth will slow next year. Increases in interest rates, coupled with a historic shortage of rental properties across Australia, have been the main contributing factors to the rise in rents. CoreLogic has recorded 35 consecutive months of average…
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Are you considering expanding your real estate portfolio or beginning your investing journey? Once you have secured a property, there are some things to consider if you want to attract the right tenant. These few essential tips will help you get started. Pristine presentation You will set the standard with your tenant if the property…
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Investors across America are still enjoying a boom in rental earnings according to the latest report from the real estate brokerage, Redfin. Average rents are just $2 a month down on the record prices that were set last year at the height of the post-Covid inflation spike when rents were rising by more than 12%.…
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Regional Australia has traditionally been a location of solid returns for investors seeking steady capital growth and reliable tenancies. The recent spate of interest rate rises and shifting buying patterns in the aftermath of Covid have complicated the regional picture. However, that doesn’t mean investors should turn away. Investors seeking to start or expand their…
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With residential real estate continuing to enjoy value growth and stronger renter demand, inquiries about purchasing an investment property are increasing. Renewed interest in being a landlord will likely stem from the prospect of mortgage rates falling in the short to medium-term, coupled with record levels of rent: a trend that we’ve seen in many…
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