investing in property
5 top reasons why house and land packages make great investments
I’d like to talk about the benefits of house and land packages. Often when people are considering an investment property they look towards existing homes or apartments, but the benefits of house and land packages should not be overlooked. Some
Busting the property bubble myth
The spring season for property is now in full swing and it is creating solid gains and high auction clearance rates in capital cities across the country. Some people have looked at the property gains in the September quarter and
A new government and strong outlook for property
We now have a new government and property is starting to become a lot more favourable. We are seeing positive stories about property prices in the media and it is not hard to see why. The next wave of the
Top excuses… why people hold off on property investment
Most Australians with a sound income are in a position to buy property, however many avoid taking the leap to secure their financial future. With property consistently recognised as the major source of wealth creation for Australians and a range
Positive vs negative gearing, which strategy is right for you?
When considering an investment property the aim is to generate a return in the form of income, a capital gain or a combination of the two. You may find that some investment properties may initially have a low income but
Don’t hold off on buying real estate, buy real estate and hold
Property investment has often been thought of as hard to achieve by everyday Australians, but right now with interest rates low, bargain priced property and excellent rental yields being achieved in some areas property investment it is well and truly
Choosing the right property investment strategy
When starting out in property investment there are so many options to choose from. But what is the right strategy for you? A poor choice can have some negative consequences such as lost time, money and increased stress. But the
Understanding the property cycle and when to take the leap
One of the major drivers or a successful property investment is market timing. Combine this with a long-term property strategy and you will be set to achieve your investment dreams. Here is our five-step plan to deciphering and profiting from
Prepay your investment property interest and save
With the end of the financial year fast approaching now is a perfect time to review your tax and investment strategies. One strategy for property investors, which you may want to consider is prepaying the interest on your investment property
2013…. the year of the property recovery
There has been no end of disappointing news for property markets across the country, but things are starting to change. We examine that data that is showing that 2013 is sure to be the start of a great recovery and
SUCCESS STORIES
“We used to invest exclusively in units, but since Real Estate Investor™ showed us the benefits of buying new homes we’ve never looked back. They proved to us that with such advantages as no maintenance and depreciation for tax purposes,
“We knew that our dream would not be an easy one. But my brother had invested in several properties and we realised that it was a good way of making money in the future. We recognised that is was not
The prospect of transitioning to retirement in the not-too-distant future provided the catalyst for dentist Greg Duguid, 57, to re-evaluate his self managed super fund and re-focus on his investment strategies. “I’d previously had a fair amount of my super
We thought that as long as we stayed out of debt, we’d be right. Trouble was, we were going nowhere fast, even though we were both working. We had a chat with the people at Real Estate Investor™ and it
We’d dabbled in shares but didn’t like the volatility that accompanied them. For us property presented a safe strong and exciting choice for building future wealth. We heard about Real Estate Investor™ through friends and their advice and opinions helped
