Although at first glance buying your first home may seem exciting, it is not always so easy and can lead to a lot of stress and mixed emotions. Besides the obvious financial hassle, your family and friends are all pulling you left and right in regards to what to do, much of which is uninformed and outdated advice.

The decision may be one of the biggest financial … Read more »

You’ve got a great investment property, you love it and you want it to be loved and cared for by the people who live there, right? Seems straightforward enough, but choosing the right tenant for your investment property isn’t always easy. It’s a decision that needs to be carefully and fairly executed.

So who is your ideal tenant? Simply someone that pays rent on time? To have … Read more »

Housing affordability is of growing concern to Australians who are eager to enter the property market. It is of particular concern to those who would like to own and live in their dream suburb, however do not have the assets and income to finance their dream home. With no sign of Australian housing prices slowing down, it is becoming increasingly difficult for would-be first home buyers to buy and occupy … Read more »

Rental rates in Australia are falling at the fastest pace ever recorded. According to the latest Rent Review Snapshot, the average rental rate in Australia’s capital cities has fallen by 0.3% in just 12 months. This may be great news for renters, however landlords are now feeling the pressure to meet market values, and it is to their detriment. Despite the current state of the market being … Read more »

A surging housing market can often be difficult to differentiate from a short term boom or strong selling season, however there are a few indicators to suggest a housing market is peaking. A surging housing market occurs at a phase in the property market cycle when housing prices have risen to their peak and will subsequently slow in the final stages of the property cycle. The best time to sell … Read more »

Construction on two new Sydney light rail lines servicing the CBD and south east suburbs of Sydney has commenced and is expected to be completed by the end of 2017. The lines will expand Sydney’s light rail network through the CBD and to Surry Hills, Moore Park, Randwick, Kensington and Kingsford. The line from Circular Quay to Moore Park will branch off at Anzac Parade near Dacey Road to form … Read more »

Amongst the perpetual property commentary within Australia, there is a lot of talk about the way property values double every seven to 10 years. But how true is this statement? It is true that the value of property in Australia does perform well compared to that of our fellow neighbours, but let’s have a look to see how much growth you can anticipate from your investment.

If we look at the … Read more »

The past two years have seen much speculation around the potential for a property crash in Australia. With record prices, high clearance rates and low interest rates, commentary about the potential bust of a property bubble has been sparking debate and varying opinions amongst key commentators and the media. The best way to understand the property market and if there is a property crash looming is to study the framework … Read more »

It’s been a global topic for months, and although the outcome of Britain’s infamous decision to leave the EU might seem like old news, the repercussions of Brexit are set to stick around. We may be geographically distanced from our Pommy mates, however there’s no denying that England still has a significant impact on our country. Brexit has already affected global financial markets and caused tension in the UK and … Read more »

Brisbane Airport is set to overtake Melbourne Airport as Australia’s second most important international hub, positioning the city as a major global gateway for tourists, investors and therefore ongoing cash injections. With 28 overseas destinations currently on the Brisbane flight map, it’s just one flight path shy of Melbourne’s offering of 29 destinations. However when Shanghai services are added to the airport routes in November, Brisbane will become the nation’s … Read more »