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Why Investing in Country Towns May Not be a Bad Idea Right Now
The median house price has gone up yet again and has now reached a whopping $1,000,500 in Sydney and $715,549 in Melbourne. With the rising cost of housing in Australia’s capital cities, it’s becoming increasingly challenging, even unaffordable to get into the...
The Dos and Don’ts of Investing in Property in Sydney
Property investment in Australia has great potential for more growth. Even in places like Sydney, where house prices have been nudging upwards for years, investors see nice investment opportunities because of the limited supply of property and the tax concessions...
Land Tax Rules and Regulations in NSW You Should Know About
Many of us—especially those who are into property investment—have already heard of land tax. The problem is not all of us are aware of the specifics (regulations, developments, exemptions, rates, and thresholds) that apply. For example, did you know that the...
7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Property Manager Could Do for You
The property manager—a professional who runs and oversees your property portfolio on your behalf—is, in many ways, often the unsung hero of the property investment market. Without an experienced property manager, there’s a possibility that your property investments...
5 Things You Should Know about Mortgage Insurance
Mortgage insurance, also commonly known as lender’s mortgage insurance or LMI, is used to protect lenders in case a borrower defaults on their loan. It is important to understand that LMI does not give the borrower any protection and in fact the insurer could come...
Investment property ownership – how many do you have?
There are now a record 2.05 million taxpayer individuals with an ownership interest in a rental property in Australia. This represents a jump of 348,000 investors over six years, increasing at around 1000 every week. The latest release of ATO data for 2014-15 tax year...
Keeping up with the Joneses – Interview with McGrath Real Estate’s, Bill Tsounias
Clever Finance Solutions: You’ve been in the real estate industry for over 10 years and have become an expert with the St George market. Can you tell us what in your opinion is happening in your local market? Bill: While traditionally people make the jump from one...
7 Important Things To Look For While Purchasing Landlord Insurance
When you have invested big money in buying a property with the aim of earning rental income, it is sensible to protect your investment with a well-structured landlord insurance. This protects your property against damages and keeps you financially prepared to meet...
8 Ways to Make Your Rental Property Irresistible to Tenants
Offering your property for rent makes sound financial sense only when you are able to derive steady income from it. Investing in properties in prime locations and a fair amount of aggressive advertising can help you attract the attention of prospective renters. But...