LVR is an acronym that stands for Loan to Value Ratio. It is the proportion of money you borrow compared to the value of the property, and expressed as a percentage. Lenders use this to help assess the risk factor of borrowers before deciding whether to approve a loan.

Home values steady but auctions lift Australia's five major capital cities have recorded no weekly change in their combined home values, despite an improvement in the auction clearance rate.

A high-powered agency that oversees major infrastructure projects has waded into an explosive political debate over slashing migration levels. Infrastructure Australia is warning it is neither feasible nor desirable for the country to turn its back on the opportunities presented by population growth.

The NSW government insists first home buyers are "back in the game" as a result of increased stamp duty relief introduced in mid-2017. Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Sunday said she was "thrilled" by figures which suggest more than 19,000 people accessed stamp duty concessions since the more generous regime was introduced in July.

This blog includes a copy of the slide-deck that was presented at Real Estate Investar Live, Sydney, on Wednesday 1 November. It shows the latest property data from the September Quarter, courtesy of Domain.

With any type of investment comes risk and these risks can act as barriers to your investing. Your level of comfort with investment risk will usually depend on your current financial situation, age, your personal circumstances and your experience.

We were lucky to be joined by Domain Group's Chief Economist Dr Andrew Wilson at Real Estate Investar Live, Sydney. Here is a copy of the slides Dr Wilson presented on the current state of the Australian property market.

Landlord insurance aims to protect landlords from tenancy related risks to their investment property

Deciding on the suburb that you want to invest in next can be a hard decision. You will need to identify the locations you want to invest in. review current and historical performance. identify where they are in the current economic capital growth cycle. eliminate the poor performers that don't meet your growth and yield criteria. This infographic gives you some tips on the factors to weigh up when choosing where to invest in next. You can also check out this reports pack, which can help you identify Australia's top performing suburbs and get your property search off to the perfect start.

Real estate agents can be a great asset to you as a property investor and a valuable source of information. The purpose of this infographic is to identify six key questions you should consider asking the real estate agent when purchasing your next investment property.

Housing prices gained momentum in April after stalling in March, preliminary figures from CoreLogic RP Data show.

The first thing prospective investors need to know is what sort of property to buy and the right price to pay for it. If you want to make money as a property investor, you have to learn to do your research properly and thoroughly.

Finding the next property investment hotspot is important as it can help you invest in high growth areas and potentially grow your equity quickly.

A mortgage broker is the middleman between the borrower (yourself) and the lender (banks), who can get you the best home loan or finance to suit your circumstances. Mortgage brokers do all the legwork, researching products on the market from the hundreds available and work directly with the borrower to support you through the application and settlement process. Mortgage brokers will help you have a full understanding of the paperwork and terms and conditions before signing the bottom line. Here are 6 benefits of using a mortgage broker.

The purpose of this article is to outline the importance of budgeting for maintenance involved in owning an investment property. By setting a realistic budget for regular maintenance and understanding how you may need to distribute your money can help you avoid small issues turning into major costly repairs.