Investment

Are you just beginning your property investment journey? Our property investment articles are designed to act as beginner’s guides for new investors. They contain information about everything from where to buy an investment property, how to select the right investment property, and the insurance and taxation issues you should be aware of before starting your journey.

Alphabet Soup for Property Investors

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 24 Apr 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

The path to property wealth is far from simple – but that doesn’t stop anyone from looking for easy answers in the form of catchy real estate acronyms. We take a look at a few we’ve come across recently, and also examine each of these points in more detail ...

A Dozen Landlord Insurance Pitfalls

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 3 Apr 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Unsuspecting property investors can be left out of pocket by thousands if they fall victim to any one of a dozen common insurance pitfalls. The simple fact that not all insurance is the same makes it extremely difficult to weigh up the benefits of one policy versus another. People often spend more time choosing a flat screen TV than insurance ...

Consider Depreciation Deductions When Buying an Investment Property Off-The-Plan

By AOXEN on 26 Mar 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Buying off-the-plan can be a very attractive option for your first investment property, and there are some extra depreciation considerations to take into account that could help investors save thousands. Buying off-the-plan essentially means you are entering into a contract to purchase prior to the construction phase ...

First Time Investors: Should You Get Property Investment Advice?

By Kristie Kwok on 8 Jan 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Are you wondering whether to adopt a DIY investment approach or ask for expert help in relation to your investment property project? First time investors are often put off by the hefty fees that come with professional property advice. However, statistics tell us that half of the people who buy an investment property will sell up within the first five years ...

What Should You Consider Before Buying Interstate?

By Kristie Kwok on 11 Dec 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Opportunities are plentiful if you are open to buying interstate. However, you need to have a bigger risk appetite in order to invest in markets further away because there are added dangers to this type of investment. Thorough research is required to build up your knowledge of an unfamiliar area in a different state ...

The Seven Deadly Sins of Property Investing

By Greville Pabst on 24 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Property can be a great investment vehicle to grow your wealth. In fact, more of Australia’s wealthiest people attribute their fortune to property than any other investment class. But, as many will attest, it’s not all roses. Here’s a list of seven deadly sins committed by property investors the world over ...