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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 ...

Why You Need a Building Inspection Before Buying

By Peter Sarmas on 23 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

If you are looking to buy a new house, you may have heard a lot of talk about building inspections and wondered whether you should get one before committing to a purchase. To put it simply, the answer is yes, you should! Building inspections are one of the most crucial steps you can take in ensuring you make a good purchase ...

How to Avoid a Headache When Renting to Family

By Peter Sarmas on 17 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Many real estate investors will ask themselves the question "should I rent to family?" While it is great to be in a position where you can help out someone you care about, it is important to maintain professionalism – after all, this is your investment. Here are 5 tips to avoid headaches when renting out a house to family ...

Where Should I Buy A House?

By Peter Sarmas on 16 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

From first home buyers to experienced property investors, one of the biggest causes of confusion when purchasing property is trying to decide where to buy a house. While some people base their decision on where to buy a house around an emotional attachment to a particular suburb, others buy based on investment returns ...

When Bad Things Happen to Good Tenants

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 10 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Even the best tenants can't guarantee that a landlord’s asset and income will be safe, as many landlords who have needed to lodge a landlord insurance claim would know. One poor tenant had been teaching his wife to drive when she accidentally drove through the front door of the property ...

Is Your Credit Killing Your Chances of Getting a Home Loan?

By Peter Sarmas on 3 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

For those of you who haven't yet entered the property market, you may not realise how pivotal your credit rating is in obtaining the home loan you want, and how easily your credit rating can be brought down with minor occurrences. A strong credit rating is absolutely crucial in defining your borrowing power ...