How to buy an investment property

How to buy an investment property

Which type of property should I buy? A house or an apartment? A new property or an established home? A property in the city, suburbs or a regional town? Should I be focused on capital growth or rental yield? Some investors favour buying “the worst house in the best...
Is now the time for an investment property?

Is now the time for an investment property?

With mortgages this affordable you could refinance out of an old expensive loan and into a low cost one; and it’s also a good opportunity to repay more than you have to – to build up equity more quickly. But a lot of people are asking if the low rates mean it’s time...
Top ten tips for investing in real estate

Top ten tips for investing in real estate

1. Work out your budget.  If you’re thinking about buying an investment property, the first thing you need to do is figure out what you can afford based on your income, expenses, expected rental return and anticipated loan repayments.  Plan ahead by having a...
The right questions to ask about your home loan

The right questions to ask about your home loan

One place where people forget to look also happens to be their biggest household expense: their mortgage. And I believe the reason why people don’t look closer at their home loan is because the idea of refinancing seems too difficult, too confusing, or is perceived as...