With a third of the 2015 calendar year behind us, how has the Sydney Real Estate Market progressed? Demand & enquiry continue to be high due to the record lows of the current official interest rate and the continued increase of Sydney population growth. With Australia’s commodities prices falling the Reserve Bank of Australia are […]
Read MoreMany Australians aspire to retire with a nest egg of $1 million plus their own home without a mortgage. Sounds reasonable, but it’s not really enough. Just run the numbers which shows you that if they had $1 million, a home-owning couple at age 65 could expect an annual after-tax income of $61,000 a year until they […]
Read MoreWhile many investors spend a large amount of time and effort carefully researching the property markets and then finding the top investment, they ignore the role that a professional property manager can play in preserving their property’s capital value and maximising its income. With our property markets growing strongly and no shortage of tenants, many beginning […]
Read MoreInterest rates set to drop! What does this mean for the Real Estate Market? Most economists believe the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate again on the first Tuesday of March, but that it is likely to be a tough call. Last month the Reserve Bank cut the key rate to an historic low […]
Read MoreWhere to buy: Think twice about investing in property markets you are not familiar with Look for areas where high growth is expected, in other words where there is potential for capital gains. Property experts regularly provide tips on up and coming suburbs, just make sure you are aware of any biases they may have […]
Read MoreSydney will soon be home to new world-class convention, exhibition and entertainment facilities that combines innovative technology, the overwhelming natural beauty of Sydney Harbour and the vibrant Sydney community. The development will ensure that Australia’s global city remains the first choice in Asia Pacific for international and domestic business events, conferences and exhibitions, generating significant […]
Read MoreTalk amongst the big four banks of an expectation of one or two more official rate cuts next year will directly impact the market. It’s important to remember that rate cuts indicate a slowing economy, so you need to be careful with major financial decisions. If you are very secure in your employment then further reduced rates will provide an exceptional opportunity to invest and/or pay down debt.
Read MoreBuyer demand continues to be strong at the Oaks Property Sales as the Christmas holidays fast approach. Investors are still on the lookout to purchase a prudent investment whilst interest rates remain low.
Read MoreProperty investment can provide efficient cash flow and capital gain for investors, but it’s often hard to know where to start and what to look for in a property. For this reason, investors need to do their homework before taking the plunge
A well thought out approach to property investment can help maximise rental returns and get a good price when the time comes to sell the property. There are a number of things to consider in order to become a savvy property investor.
Read MoreInterest rates are one of the most important factors affecting the residential real estate market. When rates rise, the amount borrowers can afford to pay for a property falls and if rates rise too high, owners with a large mortgage may be forced to sell. Right now we have the opposite scenario, with rates […]
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