The rules of property investment have changed! Here are 10 things you need to know if investing in property today. 1. You need more of a deposit to buy an investment property Property investment in Australia is at an all time high. Both the regulator and the RBA have expressed concerns by asking the banks to […]
First home buyers in NSW stand to save up to $35,000 based on the first home buyers incentives released last week. The government has recognised some of the challenges for first home buyers. These include rising house prices, competition from overseas and local property investors. The biggest advantage I see is it helps first […]
The RBA decided to leave rates on hold in April 2017. Some of the reasons given by the RBA in the statement they released were: 1) banks are increasing interest rates regardless of official RBA decisions and 2) the variable housing market across the country. When the RBA board releases its monthly interest rate decision, its […]
There’s an old saying that you should never judge a book by its cover, and this is true for houses – after all, who would buy one having never seen more than the front door? Open inspections are opportunities to really flick through the pages, and here’s how to take full advantage. Really use […]
Pest inspections are an essential part of the home-buying process. Justin Hammerschmidt, an Inspector at Sydney PrePurchase, share with us what pest inspectors are looking for and how to interpret their reports. Q What pest inspections need to be carried out prior to purchase? A pest inspection, officially known as a ‘Timber Pest Inspection’ should […]