Loan refinancing is a strategy used by property investors to access funds – usually to grow or improve the value of their property portfolio. The right time to do it largely depends on your strategy, plans and equity. In this article, we highlight some of the key considerations for this strategy and how savvy investors…
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Co-housing is a way of living that offers many benefits, especially for seniors. If the concept is unfamiliar, you may be conjuring up images of a 1970s hippy commune, but rest assured you won’t have to wear tie dye t-shirts or become a vegan to be accepted! In this article, we explain what co-housing is,…
As we close out May, the banking Royal Commission continues and banks appear to be exceptionally cautious as a result, with buyers finding it a challenge to get loans approved. This is contributing to us seeing properties selling for what we estimate to be anywhere from 5-10% on average below their peak, with some…
Last year, the Federal Government introduced down-sizing incentives aimed at the baby-boomer set. Add this to rising capital city property prices that give just about everyone an incentive to cash-in on their big home, and it’s not surprising that more and more people are looking for smaller, less expensive places to live. However, when faced…
The Smart Property Investment Show regularly looks at buying property, however on our latest episode we discuss the process of selling. Host Phil Tarrant is joined by Mint360property’s Kiki Bermudez who looks at the best way to maximise your sales price as in investor in an arguably slowing market. Kiki will share the best way to…
Are you new to the world of property investing? Does the jargon leave you feeling confused? Well, fear not, investor-to-be! We’ve put together a comprehensive list explaining the most difficult terminology. By the end of this article, you’ll sound just like a seasoned property investor when conversing with your friends at the dinner table, and…
When renovating for profit, the golden rule is minimal expenditure, maximum return. The key is to focus on renovations that will maximise your property’s value, whilst not costing you the earth. Here are 6 smart renovation ideas that will resonate with prospective buyers and help you get great returns when you sell. Remember, if you…
Residential property investment has long been popular among Australians, but far fewer venture into commercial property – like office buildings. While residential real estate may be more familiar, there are many benefits of commercial property investment, which is why it’s worth considering as a viable investment option. In recent times, we’ve seen strong demand for…
The end of March brings the first quarter for the year to a close (already!), and the market has been in motion long enough to see that activity is definitely slower than the end of last year. This showed up in last weekend’s auction clearance rate which was 65% for Sydney, although there were…
Market is back into full swing and healthy in Sydney’s east As summer draws to a close; this hasn’t affected the property market as it continues to be in full swing. Our initial assessment concurs that there are healthy market conditions. The encouraging market indicators supporting our view are the strong auction clearance rates hovering…