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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 ...

Five Tips to Get the Right House for the Right Price

By Peter Sarmas on 2 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

When buying property, every house hunter wants the best value for money they can get. While this of course comes largely down to the value of the property, the market itself can be a competitive one – and buyers often find themselves going over their budget in order to beat the competition and secure their dream home ...

Why Taking a Long-term Position on Property Investment Can Reduce Risk

By Peter Sarmas on 26 Sep 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

When Australians think about investing, most think about investing in property – primarily residential property. But before you start putting your hand in the air at the next auction, take the time to research whether a property investment actually suits your wealth strategy ...