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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After a profit-taking exodus during Covid, property investors are back in the market, according to the latest industry data. The proportion of investors is returning to historical averages as median national rents increase 10% a year and property values turn the corner with five successive months of growth. Australia’s property market experiences an average 25%…
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A key plank in any investor’s strategy is thinking long-term about their property portfolio. While the economy has high and low cycles, a successful landlord will always stay the course, confident that real estate will continue to produce capital growth while benefiting from rental income and a few tax breaks. For potential property investors, or…
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