Investment tip: Maintaining good serviceability while self-employed
The tightening of the credit environment has presented challenges for investors looking to finance the growth of their portfolio. How can self-employed investors thrive ...
HOTSPOTS • Mon, 30 Dec 2019
What property investors can do when they hit the ‘serviceability wall’
After successfully accumulating six properties in over a year, investor Julian Lancey has “hit a wall”, unable to grow his portfolio any further due to serviceability ...
HOTSPOTS • Thu, 19 Dec 2019
Having two names on a property title: A good or bad strategy?
For budding investors and first home buyers, combining the serviceability of two people often helps in financing a property purchase. Is it advisable to put an asset’s ...
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 18 Dec 2019
How this investor recovered after renting out to addicts
Several years and six properties later, investor Julian Lancey came face-to-face with one of the biggest landlord nightmares – renting his place out to ice addicts
4 common mistakes when setting rent
As most investors rely on rent to take care of their expenses, how can they make sure to set a rental rate that will allow them to thrive in the market and ultimately ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 17 Dec 2019
Property market update: Perth, November 2019
After years of lacklustre performance, the Perth property market is set to see signs of life growing as the effect of the mining boom diminishes. Should investors jump ...
HOTSPOTS • Fri, 13 Dec 2019
Property market update: Brisbane, November 2019
While some markets faced challenges, Brisbane remained steady throughout the year, ultimately offering long-term success to investors playing the long-term game
HOTSPOTS • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Property market update: Melbourne, November 2019
Like Sydney, Melbourne has shot back up with a rapid recovery which fueled the positive results across the whole Australian property market. How will the Victorian ...
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Property market update: Sydney, November 2019
After months of consistent decline, Sydney is now poised for a double-digit growth next year, according to experts. How can investors maximise this trajectory in the NSW ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 10 Dec 2019