There’s a lot of fuss at present about how expensive property is. Truth is it’s even more expensive than most buyers think because there are a number of hidden costs associated with buying an investment property that many investors fail to take into consideration. So let’s take a look at eight of the most commonRead More
Parents often ask me how they can help their children into property. Some even contemplate giving one of their existing properties to their children. For those more financially free, giving a property while they are still alive so they can see the joy it creates can be very heart-warming. But there are a number ofRead More
After Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is arguably Australia’s third-biggest property market. It’s been relatively stable and is expected to have price increases both for houses and units over the next few years. If you’re an investor, you might be interested in these Brisbane suburbs that have shown strong signs of growth and likely to giveRead More
Interest rates: where are we at? After the January labour force data was released by the ABS, at close of trade on Thursday February 7 the ASX 30 Day Interbank Cash Rate Futures March 2013 contract was trading at 97.105.
There are various advantages and disadvantages for living in or buying a property in the big smoke (the CBD) compared to in the suburbs. Whether you’re choosing where to buy a home for yourself or looking to buy an investment property, it’s important to consider the different living conditions that present themselves. Reasons for livingRead More
