The Queensland State Government is considering a proposal to limit rental increases to once a year amidst the ongoing rental crisis that is gripping the state.
After ten straight months of declines, national home prices have rebounded 0.6% in March, ahead of the RBA’s decision to hold interest rates steady at this month's policy meeting.
The declines in property prices have slowed down for now, with the latest data from CoreLogic showing the smallest monthly fall since May 2022.
Property price falls across the country are starting to slow down, despite the RBA continuing to lift interest rates.
Properties which have a positive cash flow are a great benefit to investors as they can assist in creating an extra source of income (pre-tax). These properties cover the costs of holding and maintenance, and allow the extra rent paid to become additional income for you to enjoy.
Subdividing a property is an efficient way of boosting your rental income and creating equity. This strategy also provides owners with options such as selling, holding or a combination of the two. To help you find a property with the opportunity to be subdivided, we have compiled a list of Australia's suburbs with the highest amount of subdivision properties. This infographic shows the percentage of properties with subdivision potential on the market by dwelling type and number of bedrooms.
Distressed properties can provide an excellent source of instant equity, through the purchase of a property at a price below the deemed market value.
Renovating a property is an excellent way to increase its market value, it creates the opportunity to improve both cash flow and capital growth for the owner. Finding the right property that is ripe and ready for renovation can be a difficult first step on a renovating journey. To help your search, we have compiled a list of Australia's best renovation suburbs. This infographic shows the percentage of total renovation listings on the market by dwelling type and number of bedrooms.
Regional property markets have experienced a record run over the past few years as tens of thousands of people looked to escape the city, while others decided to fast track a sea or tree change. In March and April of 2022, the regional markets proved to be high performing.
Rental markets across the country are as tight as they’ve ever been which is driving up rental prices. However, property investors are also being faced with the sharpest increase in interest rates in decades which is making things equally tough for many owners and hurting their bottom line.
Home prices across the country have ended the year down 5.3%, the largest decline since 2008.
It's tempting to throw out the property investment 'to-do' list when December comes around, with the best of intentions, to give it another go next year. If you ticked off your goals this year and grew your portfolio successfully, congratulations, it's time to put your feet up! However, if you didn't quite tick of your 2022 to do property to do list, then maybe it's time to take some action while everyone else is winding down? Why not throw a little investment preparation in amongst the festivities this holiday season? You'll have the time, and it may just give you an excuse to escape the house guests for a little 'me' time!
Home prices fell for the seventh straight month in November, with values down 1% across the country, however, the good news for homeowners is that the rate of decline is slowing down in some areas.
When people talk about downsizing, most of us immediately assume we're talking about retirees.
The broad-based fall in property prices continued in October with all capital cities seeing values decline.
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