Welcome to our blog. Here we will keep you up to date with what's happening in the Australian Rental Market, with a special focus on the Perth Metro Area, as well as tips relating to investing in property and property management. Enjoy!
In many parts of Australia it is now much easier for an existing homeowner to “afford” their mortgage because interest rates are historically low. Homeowners and investors have experienced vastly reduced mortgage repayments over the past seven years as interest rates fell from more than seven per cent to just four per cent or lower…
After securing finance, spending months searching the property market, scouring the internet and attending countless home opens, you’ve finally found a property that meets your requirements and budget. But then you’re told the property is tenanted. Depending on your situation and your intentions for the property, this can prove to be either a help or…
If you are ready to purchase your first home consider these 10 hot tips! 1. Rentvesting While the thought of living in your first home is a tempting one, there is a financial incentive to making your first house an investment property. In doing so, all costs become a tax deduction and therefore up to…
Along your investment journey, it’s cash flow that will keep you floating, until you have a big enough asset base to get out of the rat race. This means as a property investor, it’s vitally important to understand and maximise your net cash flow position. While most people just think of the rent coming in,…
Property investment (and in that case nearly everything in life) can be a matter of trial and error, so wouldn’t it be great to have the beauty of hindsight now? Here are 12 simple tips that can help you become a smarter property investor and hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls. 1. Be in the…
We choose to rent or own homes in particular suburbs because it’s close to where we work, it may have an exciting entertainment scene, or perhaps it’s in the right school zone for our children. But does that mean that you should invest in your own backyard, too? Make a distinction between where you live…
While property investment is an excellent vehicle for growing lasting wealth, occasionally it’s the wrong fit for certain people and their expectations. You shouldn’t buy an investment property if: 1. You’re buying a property to pay less tax Many naive investors think negative gearing is an investment strategy. Their accountant tells them they need to…
With an uncertain environment for investors, there are two property sub-markets that are particularly vulnerable in fluctuating environments. Let’s have a look at these ‘worst markets’ and why they pose a risk to investors. Off-The-Plan Apartments While buying off-the-plan isn’t inherently bad in every circumstance, the risks are often much higher, for several reasons. Firstly,…
When taking on a residential tenancy, typically the owner requires the tenant to pay a security bond upfront which equates to about four weeks’ rent. The purpose of the bond is to provide the owner with an opportunity to mitigate any losses, should they be incurred by the tenant. These losses may include damage to…
In the first half of 2017, Australians reported losing over $13m to investment scams, according to the ACCC’s Scamwatch website. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning the public to watch out for investment scammers who promise great returns but “leave their victims with broken dreams and empty bank accounts.” This makes investment…
If every tenant knew these ten things, life would be a little happier for everyone (especially the landlord!). It is super important to pay your rent on time This isn’t because landlords are greedy – it’s because landlords rely on that rental return for their cash flow to pay the mortgage, the expenses and make…
Whatever the reason, you may be faced with the decision to move away from your family home. Should you sell or should you retain the property and rent it out? Everyone’s circumstances are different, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, however here is a list of 10 key considerations to help you…
