(This is a shorter version of the suburb review we wrote for the June-July 2014 issue of Property Wise magazine.) For many investors proximity to the CBD is a big factor in selecting an investment property. The issue that we face when trying to secure a property that is close to the CBD is […]
(This is a cut-down version of the suburb review we wrote for the April-May 2014 issue of Property Wise magazine.) When looking for a property investment location, two of the factors investors consider is the how attractive the area is for renters (do people want to live here?) and the potential for capital growth. Facilities, […]
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So your offer on a property has been accepted. You’re full of excitement, you’re giddy, and felt relieved now that the crucial part is over. You’re about to celebrate—but you realised there’s still some more work to be done. There’s the building and pest inspection. And this phase of property purchase is just as […]
We’re back with the next instalment in our latest Brisbane purchase case study. As a review, below are the links to the first and second parts of this series: Brisbane Case Study Part 1: Meeting Peta Brisbane Case Study Part 2— Suburbs Analysis Now to recall Peta’s buying criteria, we were looking for a […]
Home renovation and DIY is a huge industry, not just in Australia, but in many countries around the world. The proliferation of home renovation shows has both demonstrated and contributed to this phenomenon. For many, the goal is to improve their own home, for their own purposes; but for others, the goal is to […]
Whether you are an investor wanting to grow your portfolio or a buyer looking to purchase your home, taking out a loan to pay off that investment property or that dream house is usually the way to go. Now each month after taking out a loan, you pay a portion of that loan. Your monthly […]
Home staging, as we defined in our previous post, can add value to the property you are selling. But is it worth the effort and costs? What if you were to DIY your home staging? This article tackles these issues. Another reason to stage your home is to take your personality (your emotions) out […]
We are now on the second part of our Brisbane purchase case study featuring Peta. If you missed our initial post, head on to the link below to get an idea of Peta’s background and a glimpse of her buying criteria: Brisbane Case Study Part 1: Meeting Peta We’ve mentioned in the first part […]
When you decided to sell your property, it goes without saying that you do hope you will sell quickly and with the best results, that is, the best price. In a fickle property market, however, how do you ensure to achieve those objectives? Image is everything. That saying also holds true in selling houses. […]