No matter how strong the real estate market is going, we will always see doom and gloom in the media. Sydney’s market has slowed, but the reality is, two hours up the road, in our area the housing market is still going ahead in leaps and bounds. Our area is great; it offers a diverse.

More people are wanting to take control and be more involved with their retirement planning which is probably why self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are increasing in popularity. In fact according to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), there are nearly 600,000 self-managed super funds (SMSFs), managing $696.7 billion in.

With one couple walking away with nearly half a million dollars and bidding on another property slow to take off, the final episode of Channel Nine’s The Block did show some of the highs and lows of selling at auction. There are many reasons why people decide to sell their property at an auction; you.

  You’ve read the book, the articles, and religiously checked the property listings websites. However, you’ve still yet to get away from the research stage and take the step to physically buying your investment property. We’ve heard so many people say ‘I’m going to buy an investment property’, but the reality is, it just doesn’t.

You’ve made all those little repairs, given the property a new lick of paint, and it’s spotless. Is there anything else you can do? Yes there is. Presentation is the one aspect which will help differentiate your property from the similar one for sale a couple of blocks away. In fact, some claim you can.

Whether you’re looking to buy a strata titled property as your own home or for an investment, it’s important to understand what strata is, how it works, and what costs are involved. Strata titled properties are generally apartments, townhouses and units, and these are usually referred to as ‘lots’. A strata scheme can be made.

  Death and taxes are the two certainties in life according to the old adage. Selling a property is hard enough, let alone when emotions are running high because we’re grieving for a loved one. While we don’t like to think about death and dying, it does pay to think about these things before the.

Having pest and building inspections are not essential when applying for finances, however, these inspections will help you know what you’re buying. Think about it. When you buy a car, generally, you take it for a test drive and you may even have a mechanic look it over before you buy the vehicle. You want.

Kitchens are often high on the agenda when it comes to buying a house, and bathrooms are usually a close second. Indeed, a bathroom in a property can be a major selling point if presented well. Be honest with yourself, and put yourself in your viewers’ shoes; if you saw your bathroom in a house.

Women are retiring with around half as much superannuation (53%) as men, according to recent research by the Australian Services Union in collaboration with think tank Per Capita. This is probably the reason why more women are including property investment in their retirement and wealth creation strategies. Nearly half (47%) of Australians who own investment.