No . . I’m not referring to beautiful cars, jewellery or fast men – although all those things are great. Property success indicators are pieces of information or data that should influence your property activities. This includes purchasing decisions, renovation and development decisions, as well as the crucial ‘hold’ or ‘sell’ choices.
I love this time of year. Not only do you get to attend fun events, but I find the week just after Christmas to be a great opportunity to relax, review and plan for the year ahead.
Given we have more than 10,000+ mini property markets in Australia, the market you’re planning to buy into could be running slow (like Ceduna) or rapid fire (like Bondi) but there’s a few key pieces of information you should have before you buy into any market at any time.
You’ve either been saving for a while and are now ready to think seriously about buying a property, or you’ve had your own property for a while and are ready to use the equity for another purchase. Things are changing quickly in the finance market so we have outlined a summary of the current process for getting the loan green light.
Homebuyers and novice investors are being blindsided by spruikers masquerading as qualified property investment professionals, with the financial consequences dire, according to two peak industry bodies.
I am often asked what the difference between ‘joint tenants’ and ‘tenants in common’ is. This is an important distinction, as the tenancy in which you purchase a property will have future implications, particularly in the event of one tenant’s passing.
A contract of sale is a legal requirement when buying or selling a property in Australia and in most states the contract contains valuable information that can make or break your purchase. The documentation and process differs between states and territories so ensure you dig deep to get across the detail.
While the family home concession announced in the Federal Budget a few years ago was aimed at home owners 65 and over, the rampaging property prices from Sydney and Melbourne have caused a broader group of home owners to consider their options.
If a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its elderly and vulnerable, Australia is set to fall shamefully short.
The housing market is moving again. In the past month, national prices have climbed 0.9 per cent. What matters most to buyers (and especially to investors), along with price and value, is location.
