Buying a distressed property can be a good way to secure yourself a better deal, however, these types of properties are often going to come with a few strings attached that you need to be aware of.
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.
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.
In recent years, investors have been looking at different strategies to try and maximise the returns they're receiving on their rental properties.
For new investors or home buyers looking to get into the market, it might well be worth considering rentvesting.
When it comes to renovating your property, the costs involved can very quickly add up. Just how expensive the project is going to be, really comes down to the scope of what you’re trying to do. Painting a few walls and updating the carpets is a very different undertaking to adding another storey to a house.
If you have a property owner, and have been for a number of years, there's a good chance that your property has appreciated in value throughout that time, which means you can access that newly created equity.
The location of your investment property is often the deciding factor of whether your investment performs well or not. Because of this, there is often a lot of pressure when it comes to deciding where to purchase. For new and even established property investors, choosing the right location to buy an investment property can be the toughest part of the process.
Property in Australia has proven itself to be one of the most effective ways to build wealth over many generations. However, not everyone is ready to take the plunge and start investing in real estate.
Both commercial and residential property have the potential to add significant value to a property investor’s portfolio.
Over the last few years, AirBnB has become an increasingly popular way for property owners to rent out their homes. Running your home or investment property as a short-term rental through Airbnb is a great way to make extra money, but it does come with some downsides that most newcomers often overlook.
Investing in property is a great way to build wealth. However, there can be some drawbacks when getting started as both money and the ability to borrow are needed.
House prices across the country have continued to boom in May, with the latest data showing values increased by 2.2% and 10.6% annually.
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