3 min read What is “added value”? Many people buy property with the intention of adding value and increasing their equity in the property, as well as... READ NOW
1 min read Falling dollar attracts overseas investors A senior economist has warned that the falling Australian dollar will hurt local businesses, but may entice foreign... READ NOW
1 min read Consumer sentiment bleak The pessimistic outlook of many Australians on the economy is affecting financial decisions, a survey by CUA has... READ NOW
2 min read How to bounce back when the worst happens In June this year, a fire scorched through a five storey apartment building, owned approximately 80 per cent by... READ NOW
5 min read Don’t let a $69 report cost you thousands! After having completed over 2000 property transactions as a Buyer’s Agent over almost 15 years, I’d like to think... READ NOW
1 min read New home sales moving away from record lows Monthly sales of new homes are at their highest level in 18 months, research from the Housing Industry Association... READ NOW
1 min read 20,000 properties for south west Sydney A record level of land released for homes occurred in the first three months of 2013, making the development of 21,476... READ NOW
1 min read Capital city property growth forecasted While green shoots are starting to appear in the residential property market, BIS Shrapnel believes any improvement... READ NOW
2 min read Four ways to prepare for NRAS The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has been welcomed by many Australian property investors looking to cash... READ NOW
3 min read Is your block ready for a granny flat? Investors looking to get two rental incomes from one property often look to creating a granny flat, but not all... READ NOW
2 min read National listings numbers down The number of residential property listings advertised for sale has continued to fall across the country, according to... READ NOW
1 min read Investors Ask: Free resources Q. I am looking to invest in property for the first time. What are some useful resources and how can I find a good area... READ NOW
1 min read Property investment popularity strengthens The popularity of property investment is rising according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),... READ NOW
1 min read Refinancing on the table for one in four Nearly a quarter of homeowners are considering refinancing their mortgage, with a large percentage looking to fund a... READ NOW
3 min read Cheap can sometimes be expensive With so many Australians wanting to dive into property investment to build wealth and move towards a goal of financial... READ NOW
1 min read Auctions gain interest as Perth continues to grow Auction clearance rates in Perth have reached 54 per cent as properties in the area continue to climb in value,... READ NOW
1 min read Tasmanian property continues to plunge in value Property values in southern Tasmania continue to fall, according to PRDnationwide. READ NOW
2 min read Thirteen ways to boost cash flow Already purchased an investment property? There are still things that you can do to increase your cash flow and rental... READ NOW
1 min read $1.1 billion of development announced Jobs and investment will be injected into a number of areas in Sydney’s west, making them more attractive for... READ NOW
3 min read Major boost expected for WA The falling Australian dollar will give a major boost to the Western Australian property market by making homes even... READ NOW
3 min read Beware the dodgy tradie! The tradie profession is one that has suffered from some regular negative publicity. Have you noticed how current... READ NOW
1 min read Underperformance for coastal investors The largest declines in residential property values have occurred in unit dwellings across coastal and lifestyle... READ NOW
1 min read Planning system in NSW up for change Investors would be wise to take a close look at the new white paper for New South Wales’ planning system, with just... READ NOW
2 min read Piecing together the puzzle Lately I’ve been engaged to help more and more home buyers. We have always worked with investors and a smaller blend... READ NOW
1 min read How to avoid overpaying It’s easy for most buyers who have little experience to pay more for their home and/or their investment property than... READ NOW