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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 ...

Which Selling Method Should You Choose?

By Kristie Kwok on 10 Mar 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Is auctioning your house the best way to sell? Or should you consider selling privately? Although auctions as a selling method are gaining popularity in the Melbourne housing market, the fact remains that private sales are much more common, because it is a less daunting process for some buyers ...

Melbourne Market Good for Selling Houses by Auction

By Kristie Kwok on 6 Mar 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Although the number of property auctions in Melbourne grew significantly in 2013, almost 70 per cent of real estate sales were still conducted privately. For those who are looking to put their house on the market in order to upgrade, downsize or cash in on capital growth, when and why should you consider using a property auction ...

How to Compete for Tenants When Vacancy Rates are High

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 27 Feb 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Fuelled by low interest rates, home lending to property investors is at a record high – leading to the prospect of increased competition between landlords hoping to attract tenants. If vacancy rates rise, prospective tenants can afford to be more choosey and landlords are forced to compete for their attention ...

Make Your Mortgage Disappear Quicker with an Interest Rate Discount

By Kristie Kwok on 22 Jan 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

A small interest rate drop can significantly reduce the term of your mortgage, especially if you combine other interest saving strategies such as making fortnightly repayments, putting in extra payments whenever possible, and using an offset account ...