How the coronavirus is already affecting the rental market
19 March 2020
As the escalating COVID-19 outbreak grips the nation, early signs are showing that the property market is beginning to feel the impacts of the... read more
Strong rent gains across Australia as property market recovers rapidly
19 March 2020
Rental values for residential properties have seen an uplift as investment properties are taken up by tenants and new apartment developments begin to stall, according to... read more
The new rental law reforms that could leave Victorian landlords out of pocket
13 March 2020
Major changes to housing rental laws in Victoria are looming, and some will prove to be costly for landlords. In 2018, the Andrews government... read more
Sydney and Melbourne back in double-digit growth territory
11 March 2020
Sydney and Melbourne have swung back to double-digit annual growth rates, according to the latest CoreLogic data. Sydney prices have gone up by... read more
The areas in Australia property investors should think twice before investing
06 March 2020
Gosford has been named the top suburb in Australia that property buyers should think twice about before purchasing in, new research shows. RiskWise Property Research has revealed the top 10 suburbs... read more
Suburbs close to a CBD where you can score the highest rents and yields
28 February 2020
If you’ve been holding off your great property investment plans, 2020 could be a good year to dive into the market. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that investors are coming back into the game, with lending to investors hitting ... read more
Helping your kids with their deposit? Here's what you need to know
25 February 2020
Unaffordable housing prices have been one of the top water cooler conversation topics of our time. But as property prices in some markets bounce back up this... read more
Sydney’s biggest infrastructure plans that every investor should know
24 February 2020
When investing in property, one of the key things every savvy investor looks at is upcoming infrastructure in the area and the potential... read more
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Australian property prices set to rev up across 2020-21
20 February 2020
All Australian capital cities are tipped for positive housing market growth over the next two years, according to... read more
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This was the hottest unit market in 2019
11 February 2020
The residential property market downturn in 2019 did little to dampen interest in units in Surfers Paradise, topping the list of Australian suburbs with the highest volume... read more
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The most affordable suburbs close to a CBD where you can invest in
07 February 2020
Affordable suburbs might be far and few between these days, but they don’t have to be hours away from the closest commercial... read more
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What property investors need to know about sinking funds
06 February 2020
It’s not the first thing a prospective apartment buyer might think about, but a sinking fund is one of the top things to consider when buying a property in... read more
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Which areas in Australia jumped in values the most in 2019?
31 January 2020
Many investors believe Sydney is the market guaranteed to bring the biggest capital growth for property, but a new report from CoreLogic indicates this isn’t always... read more
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Where unit rents grew the most in the past year in Australia
22 January 2020
While no one has a crystal ball, a good indicator of potential house price gains and falls is changes to residential rents. As a barometer of demand and supply driven by changing demographics, migration and construction... read more
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How building defects could be a ticking time bomb for apartment owners
21 January 2020
Most property owners would shudder to think about how to cope if a costly defect was found in their apartment. And many may believe this is only a problem for those affected by the highly publicised Opal Tower... read more
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Is a personal loan right for me?
02 December 2019
A personal loan might make sense for you, if have other expensive loans that you want to consolidate, or if you need to pay for a big-ticket item that you haven’t... read more
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Marketing tips for your rental property
07 November 2019
Marketing your rental property is one of those times when you really need to ‘step up to the plate’ as a landlord and make sure you get the most out of your investment... read more
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Should you renovate your investment property?
28 October 2019
Properties are taking longer to rent and the building boom over the last few years has made the market more competitive. Taking a proactive approach by... read more
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Pros and Cons to refinancing
09 October 2019
Refinancing your loan is always an option, whether you are trying to better manage your debts, or want to use the recent decreases in interest rates as an opportunity to shop around... read more
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Key traits of a successful landlord
26 September 2019
When it comes to building your investment portfolio, choosing the right property is only part of the equation. Managing your property is where the smarts... read more
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4 tips to getting your rental leased when it's been on the market too long
18 September 2019
Have you have been struggling to find tenants for some time now? You have a right to be concerned, however, try not to stress too much, as we have our top 4 tips for leasing your rental despite it being on the... read more
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Why your rental property fails to attract tenants!
02 September 2019
It is one thing to have your rental property vacant from a tenant to another, but to have your property unoccupied for three to four weeks between tenants can be stressful and problematic for your... read more
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What you can do with lump sums of cash?
07 August 2019
Having access to lump sums of cash opens the door to many possibilities, but alas this almost never occurs. Like your tenant, most jobs pay you weekly, or monthly and saving is hard. Unless you’re a high roller, or you’ve won the lottery most Australian property investors have simply worked hard to buy an investment property as part of their retirement... read more
How to avoid rental pressure in today’s investment property market
10 July 2019
For the first time in 12 years Sydney rents are falling and properties are taking longer to lease. Understandably, that can be stressful for landlords. On average, it takes 32 days to find a tenant in Sydney and in suburbs like Box Hill and Windsor it’s taking almost twice as long. Most landlords use their tenant’s rent to pay the mortgage and about 1/3 have less than one month’s buffer to cover mortgage... read more
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What is FutureRent?
26 April 2019
FutureRent gives landlords early access to their rental income. For the fist time, landlords have the option of getting paid now and letting the tenant pay it back over time.
If your investment property is rented, you can unlock the power of up to $55,000 rent, paid upfront. If your investment property is for rent, you can get paid 4 weeks’ rent upfront to cover... read more
