The benefits and downsides for purchasing both established properties and off the plan properties has been widely documented for many years in the real estate world. There is currently a trend to reap benefits of both worlds by purchasing a property that is brand new and already built. One of the biggest ticks is that being
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You’ve spent years building up enough equity, but when push comes to shove, you’re still asking yourself the question: Can I afford an investment property?
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You’ve seen the headlines. There’s a housing crisis caused by a shortage of affordable rental properties for low-to-medium income earners in many parts of Australia. The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS or ‘the scheme’) is a joint Federal, State and territory government initiative that took effect from 2008. It came into being to address the
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The National Rental Affordability Scheme, or NRAS, is an Australian Government initiative designed to make it easier for many Australians to find affordable rental properties. This article aims to give you clarity around what is NRAS property investment. Under the scheme, housing that meets an approved set of criteria is made available to those who may
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When you are seriously considering purchasing an investment property it is crucial that you surround yourself with experienced professionals. It is just as essential that you do your research and ask the right questions. Everyone enters the investment property market bringing with them different levels of experience. As a result, there may be instances where
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Less than six percent of all Australians own an investment property, even though it’s a smart, low risk way to grow an investment portfolio. Buying an investment property can be a daunting task and some people think it’s simply ‘too hard’ to research the legal and financial variables; or they’re worried the property they choose
Read More...Buying new property and off-the-plan property can seem like a daunting prospect to some. In the past, it’s never been received well by a lot of investors due to so many unknown factors. But there are definitely reasons as to why buying a new property as an investment is a better option than buying established.
Read More...When researching areas to purchase a property – whether it be for investment or to reside in, Townsville is an area that often gets mentioned. Its major drawcard is the lifestyle factor of city work life with a beach play life. If you’re in a process of researching ‘Property Investment Townsville‘, this article will give you
Read More...It has been said that investors are starting to fear the crashing of the real estate market as the interest rate rises have slowly started creeping back. However according to the major banks – there is nothing to be feared for 2016. Should a housing area fall in price it will be by less than 10%
Read More...The end-of-year period is the perfect time to review your investment properties and portfolio in general. Throughout the year, it tends to go by the by and aspects of it get neglected. Many investors have holidays across December/January which will allow some time to do a thorough look-through all the details. This includes both current
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