Investor Strategy

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Tight rental market here to stay

There is no change in sight for the Australian rental market, with October recording another “excessively tight”...
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Areas of demand exist in current market: Mirvac

A leading property developer does not expect a correction in the residential property market, saying that demand is...
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Government called on to resolve rental crisis

The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has called on the state and the federal governments to stimulate investment...
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ACT tenants to be put on national blacklist

ACT property managers will soon be able to report tenants for damaging the property they’re renting.
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Queensland vacancy rates drop

Queensland vacancy rates have recently tightened, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ)...
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First home buyers active, Perth

First home buyers remain active in the Perth market as early figures show the city's median house price dropped a...
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Tenant billed admin fee for 6 yrs after departure

A Sydney family was still being billed an administration fee for the rent of a home six years after leaving the...
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Investors should work on getting best tenants

Property investors need to be pro-active to attract the best tenants and yields, according to a leading national...
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Unit rents on par with houses

Investors looking at purchasing a property in the next 12 months should consider purchasing a unit, new research has...
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Tight rental market persists

Investors looking to secure a strong rental return don’t have to look far with the national vacancy rate falling to...
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SMSF trustees get green light on renovation

A draft ruling by the Australian Taxation Office has given self-managed superannuation fund members the ability to use...
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Landlords face larger bill for urgent repairs

Landlords will be forced to repay tenants' expenses of up to $1,800 for urgent repairs and additional restrictions will...
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Aussies choose renovation over building

New housing activity failed to hit the mark in the June 2011 quarter, new data has found.
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Holiday rentals prove resilient

The strong Australian dollar isn't deterring some Australian expatriates from snapping up Christmas holiday rentals in...
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Problem landlord to face Supreme Court

A Melbourne-based landlord will face the Supreme Court today, following a series of tenant complaints that sparked an...
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First home buyers back in town

Data from one of Australia’s largest brokerages shows first home buyers are starting to become more active in the...
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Rental yields on the rise

National rental yields have risen over the past quarter, creating a prime market for investors.
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Free reno consultations at Melbourne show

Investors and home buyers contemplating renovation can chat with a professional architect for 20 minutes free of charge...
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Renovation's popularity grows

Affordability constraints and flat market conditions are pushing investors and home buyers towards properties with...
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Renters demand more for their money

Australian renters are calling on landlords for more flexibility and bang for their buck as the cost of renting...
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