Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision

Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision

The positive cash flow property investment strategy involves seeking out properties where monthly income exceeds holding costs. This will generate surplus cash flow for you pre-tax.

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.

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

Thousands of Australian investors have taken control of their super funds and are using them to invest in property. Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have become the single biggest asset class in Australia. 2013 statistics show that the number of self-managed super funds registered each week in Australia is now over 1000. This essential guide includes SMSF pros and cons, frequently asked questions and how to learn more if you are interested in setting one up yourself and this pursuing this strategy.

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.

The purpose of this article is to help investors understand the options available when planning to exit an investment property. You may think selling your investment property is the smartest exit strategy, however, there are many other options to consider first. Some strategies might be better suited to your needs than others.

It is tempting to perceive property inspections as an unnecessary task, prolonging the property investment buying process and another expense out of your pocket. Getting a pre-purchase property inspection completed however, can actually save you thousands of dollars in future expenses and help you during the negotiating process. By investing in a professionally carried out building inspection, you avoid the possibility of expensive financial outlays due to repairs and structural damage, and also the risk of putting yourself and others in danger.

So, you've found the perfect project - a property below fair market value, it is poorly presented, well below the suburb median price and you believe it has great potential as an investment property you can renovate for profit. Before you start on your renovation however, here is a checklist of 10 renovation mistakes to avoid.

Ahead of the Reserve Bank's board meeting on Tuesday, economists have offered their views, often understandably equivocal, on the outlook for interest rates:

If you are planning to buy your next investment property, it’s possible to use the equity in your home or other investment properties to help you do so. You can gain equity by your property increasing in value, whether that is through capital growth or renovation, or paying off your home loan. Check out this beginners guide to using equity to learn more.

If you are considering managing your own investment property here are 7 useful tips you need to be aware of so you can maximise your rental return and ensure you get the best possible tenants.

To keep a grounded view of the market and ensure you don’t lose quality tenants, consider following these simple steps.