What to consider when buying a property with a friend
A recent study by ING has found purchasing a property with a friend is rapidly becoming a new trend in home ownership. Known as ‘Property Pals’ the research found that nearly half (47 per cent) of Australians who have purchased or are considering purchasing a property with someone other than a spouse or partner would.
Why this autumn is a good time to sell
Spring has always been the traditional time to sell a property, but with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) showing a 0.6% rise in March, on par with February’s increase, and taking the current upswing in housing values through its 14th straight month of growth, property owners shouldn’t rule out selling at this time of.
5 ways property investors can use technology
Technology is impacting every area of our lives – the way we work, spend our leisure time and even manage our health. From helping with research and investment planning to potentially increasing rental return, here are five ways landlords can benefit from emerging technologies. Enhancing research Investors now have access to comprehensive and current data.
5 features which will make your rental property more desirable
While location, and access to amenities lifestyle choices, and work, and proximity to main roads and public transport is often the starting point for many people when looking for a rental property, what features do they consider? If you want to make sure your property is that little bit more desirable than a similar one.
Pros and cons of building your own home
The Housing Industry Association recently highlighted the latest ABS figures on new home approvals indicate that home building activity across the Hunter and Central Coast cooled slightly in 2023. In 2023 total dwelling approvals in the Hunter fell 7.4 per cent, while on the Central Coast total dwelling approvals fell 2.9 per cent compared to.
Regional property values are on the rise
CoreLogic’s latest regional report which analyses value and rent changes across the country’s 50 largest non-capital Significant Urban Areas (SUAs found dwelling values are now rising faster in regional markets than in the capitals; values are up 1.2% and 1.0 % respectively, over the three months to January). Although the pace of quarterly value growth.
How to pick a good suburb
Two of our region’s suburbs, Belmont and Kotara, have made it to the Smart Property Investment FAST 50 report. This report presents a list of 50 suburbs across the country that are predicted to experience significant capital growth in the next 12 months. For the property investor, choosing the right suburb is crucial for maximising.
The impact of stamp duty
Whatever stage you’re at on the property ladder, a home owner looking to move, a first-home buyer or an investor, stamp duty (or transfer duty as it’s now known as in New South Wales), is a significant cost in the buying process; according to e61 Institute-PropTrack research, this tax is now costing property buyers up.