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The Rise of Rooming Houses as a Smart Investment
Australia’s chronic housing shortage continues to shape the property market, with no immediate resolution in sight. This issue affects both major capital cities and regional areas, spurring various government initiatives to address affordability and increase supply....
The Rise of Rooming Houses as a Smart Investment
Australia’s chronic housing shortage continues to shape the property market, with no immediate resolution in sight. This issue affects both major capital cities and regional areas, spurring various government initiatives to address affordability and increase supply....
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Top 10 Aussie cities foreign buyers are enquiring about.
The Top 10 Australian cities foreign property buyers have their eye on. According to JUWAI IQI’s Top Countries 2020 report, the Australian market is the second most popular destination for Asian property buyers, accounting for 13.7 per cent of buyer activity. “Asian...
Depreciation Terms every residential investor needs to know
Depreciation terms every residential investor needs to know Residential investors don’t need to be depreciation experts but understanding some of the key concepts surrounding this complex topic can help your ongoing investment strategy. Capital works deduction This is...
5 Tips for Property Investors
As you start your property investing journey, you will find different opinions in every corner and an overwhelming amount of information. The secret to getting on the front foot is keeping it simple. Determine your investment strategy It’s important to establish your...
COVID-19 – Will There Be a Tsunami of Insolvencies?
COVID19 Insolvency Wave – To be or not to be? On March 12 2020 the World Health organisation declared Covid19 a pandemic. In May 2020, Australia had 7,195 active cases of COVID nationally and Australian businesses were facing an uncertain future. Various media...
How to save $17,000 on your mortgage – It’s time to talk to your lender!
Australians who are on older loans & mortgages, are being advised that simply switching to a better rate could see them pocket thousands of dollars over the life of a loan. A report collated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that,...
COVID-19 – Post-recession: How house prices will rise in the next 5 years
COVID-19 - Post-recession: How house prices will rise in the next 5 years Real estate investment has proven its resilience once again as prices have risen over the past 12 months and forecasts point to further strengthening, the Property Investment Professionals of...
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