If your home is near a top-performing school and you think that’s it’s time to sell, then it’s possible you’re sitting on a potential gold mine. Property within the catchment area of Australia’s highest-ranking schools command a price premium of up to 15% – and that can mean tens of thousands of dollars more for…
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The upside of buying an off-the-plan townhouse or apartment should be competitive pricing that you’ll receive compared with similar properties that have already been built, plus the fact that your property is brand new. Your biggest challenge is to commit to a purchase based on a scale model, artist’s impressions and floor plan rather than…
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It’s an old cliché, but “position, position, position” is never more true than when selecting an investment property. The area and style of property in which you chose to invest will determine the type of tenant and level of rent that you will attract. You must research your target area. You want to know local…
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When it comes to finding the best home loan, it’s a jungle out there. Mortgage brokers can be your guide, offering an array of products and services to help you own your first home, refinance an existing loan or climb the property ladder. More than half of the loans in Australia are arranged by brokers…
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Lazy summer days don’t exist in the property market. Summer is a great way to display a property in warmer weather and the Christmas deadline can help focus the mind. Homes with great outdoor areas, swimming pools or spas are particularly strong candidates for a summer sale. So let’s look at the strategies and preparation…
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Three forms of investing in real estate that don’t require the outright purchase of a property, or offer a unique twist on ownership, are becoming increasingly popular. Rentvesting is an option increasingly favoured by young buyers, who buy and rent-out one property in a market they can afford, and then rent a different property in…
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When a property fails to sell at auction it is described as “passed in”. But what does that really mean, especially if you are interested in buying the property? A passed in property is one that has not been able to achieve a bid at auction that either met or exceeded the reserve. When this…
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Three forms of investing in real estate that don’t require the outright purchase of a property, or offer a unique twist on ownership, are becoming increasingly popular. Rentvesting is an option increasingly favoured by young buyers, who buy and rent-out one property in a market they can afford, and then rent a different property in…
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Preparing a property for sale can be hard work but done properly, it can also add thousands to the price you’ll ultimately secure. There’s a saying that you only have one chance to make a first impression. To identify where to start, imagine your home is being feature in Vogue Living, or a similar glossy…
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Buying off-the-plan is a calculated risk. An advantageous price and delayed full payment gets you in the market quickly. If you catch a seller’s market, the apartment will gain in value during the construction phase. You’ll likely make good money for the price of a 10 per cent deposit. Of course, it can go the…
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