Posts Tagged ‘real estate’
Having a managing agent vs doing it yourself
One of the biggest milestones you’ll encounter on your climb up the property ladder is becoming a landlord. Which means that one big decision you’ll face is whether to hire the services of a managing agent, or take on the responsibility yourself.
Read MoreGuidance needed for borrowers, industry body says
Property owners and prospective first home buyers are increasingly in need of clear guidance on home lending as the housing markets in Melbourne and Sydney begin to cool, says the Housing Industry Association.
Read MoreOn the up and up. Keen to jump into a property hotspot?
With housing values falling across half of Australia’s capital cities over the past year it can be all too easy to forget many regions are doing well. Here’s where property prices have recently experienced healthy growth.
Read MoreThe house price fall we had to have: Deloitte
It may seem as though every time you open a newspaper there’s another story about the sky falling in on the property market. But here’s why it’s being labelled the “house price fall we had to have”.
Read MoreKeen for a sea change? Beat the Millennial rush
Buying a house by the sea in a little known coastal town is no longer reserved for retirees. New research shows that those flocking to coastal towns are now predominately young families.
Read MoreFarewell negative gearing and CGT discount?
You’ve probably seen ‘negative gearing’ and ‘capital gains tax’ in the news recently. That’s because they’re set to become hot topics ahead of the next federal election. Today we’ll take a look at both.
Read MoreDon’t get outfoxed: a quick guide to property valuations
Information is power. Knowing how much a property is worth can help you secure a great price during negotiations.
Read MoreWhich capital cities have performed best over the past 20 years?
Sydney? Melbourne? Perth? Find out which of Australia’s capital cities have performed best in the property market over the past two decades.
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