This Week In Real Estate: Banks Slash Loan Approval Times
This Week in Real Estate: Property news that you can trust Banks Slash Loan Approval Times The four big banks have taken drastic measures to reduce home loan approval times to support the booming residential property market. Major lenders are now claiming turnaround times of two days, at most, for straightforward loans. This increased pace […]
This Week In Real Estate: Rising Market Pleases Federal Government
This Week in Real Estate: Property news that you can trust Rising Market Pleases Federal Government The Federal Government says it is “very pleased” that high consumer confidence is leading to a “strong housing market” and remains unconcerned about rising debt levels. The Reserve Bank has warned that optimistic borrowers may lead to a debt […]
Why Equity Really is King
Equity is King So you bought your first home, got a home loan, you’re paying your mortgage in monthly instalments, and everything is ticking along smoothly. You will own your home outright – in a few decades. But you don’t have to wait that long to buy your second property and start building a property […]
This Week In Real Estate: Stockland Tips Lasting Property Sales Boom
This Week in Real Estate: Property news that you can trust Vacancies Tight In Most Cities Vacancy rates remain below 1% in five of the eight capital cities and are 1.5% in Brisbane, according to the monthly report from SQM Research. Above-average vacancies in Sydney and Melbourne mean the national average rate remained at 2% […]
Victorian Rental Rule Changes In A Nutshell
Victorian Rental Rule Changes In A Nutshell On the 29th of March, there are a lot of reforms in Victorian renting laws that will be coming into effect. These new changes are to create a fairer, safer system for the tenants and for the landlords. The New Terminology Tenants – are now – Renters. Landlords […]
What makes a property grow in value?
How to maximise your property investment growth If you’re considering a property investment, there will be plenty of things on your to-do list – from defining your long-term goals, to organising your finance, to identifying the ideal location. Among these decisions, you should be thinking about the characteristics of the property you choose and its […]
Buying a property in an uncertain market
Should you purchase an investment property? Buying a property – whether for an investment or to live in – is always a big decision. There are plenty of factors you need to take into consideration, and there are lots of things to tick off your list during the purchasing process. But what if you have been […]
How much rent should you charge for your investment property?
Use rent to boost your income Renting out an investment property is a great way to boost your income each month. It could mean that you’re able to afford a few extra luxuries, security for your family, or funding for your retirement. Plenty of Australians invest in property as a way to maximise income and […]
The property market cycle explained
Understanding the property market cycle The property market cycle is a well-established way of predicting how a housing market will act in the coming years. Prices will rise, fall and stabilise in a rhythm that is more predictable than you might think. If you’re considering investing in property, understanding the property market cycle is a […]
Does it get any easier for investors? A podcast with Chris Christofi
Chris Christofi on the importance of getting your first investment property right ‘A lot of people won’t be asking the right questions … You shouldn’t be over-leveraging, and you shouldn’t be borrowing to your maximum affordability, because you don’t know what’s going to happen in the marketplace.’ Hear from Reventon’s founder and CEO Chris Christofi as […]