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Changes to the age profile of the population over the next decade are expected to drive a shift in the type of demand for dwellings as Generation Y begin to move into their next stage in life. But there is evidence that this generation will potentially buck the trend of previous generations and live in smaller dwellings, which could reshape apartment designs in the future. … Continue reading Gen Y To Drive The Next Property Boom
“Many investors see the current market as the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to put a lot of properties into their portfolios very quickly with minimal risk. Adding properties at a profit and with positive cash flow is incredibly easy right now.” You could be forgiven for thinking this was a description of the Sydney property market in 2014, just as the big boom … Continue reading Profiting In A Down Market
Investors might have noted some recent positives in the Australian economy. June quarter GDP growth of 3.4% was above potential and the fastest rate since 2012, while business investment has been looking healthier and infrastructure investment and exports have been supporting growth. We have seen pretty good job numbers: the unemployment rate is trending down and is now at a six-year low of 5.3%. Job … Continue reading Could The RBA Cut Interest Rates This Year?
Real wealth Australia has been helping to educate prospective investors for more than a decade on how they can make smarter property purchasing decisions. Your Investment Property spoke to founder Helen Collier-Kogtevs to get her advice on how investors can equip themselves for their property investment journey. YIP: What do you think separates Real Wealth from other educators? Helen Collier-Kogtevs: Our first big difference is that … Continue reading Education: The Fast Track To Wealth
Chris’s investment journey began with a question. He says, “I had a high-school friend ask me, ‘Chris, could you give up having one coffee a day if it meant you could buy an investment property?’ ” At the time, Chris was 21 and had just started working in IT. Flush with cash after his first pay cheques, he purchased a new car and spent his … Continue reading Fired Up By A Friend
Some experts claim that a market may be overdue for growth if there has been little to no price growth for many years, while others will assure you that the best investments are made in suburbs that have consistently performed well in the past. Not only do these theories totally contradict each other but they are also flawed because they rely on past performance in … Continue reading Which Capital City Could Boom Next?
Since 2006, OpenCorp has been helping investors expand their portfolios and build wealth in the process. Your Investment Property sat down with Michael Beresford, director of investment services at OpenCorp, to discuss what prospective investors need to know before they take the plunge – and what the future of the Australian property market may hold. Your Investment Property: What differentiates OpenCorp from other competitors in the … Continue reading Building Future Property Portfolios
Property is generally considered a low-risk yet strong investment medium, so while many investors research locations and property types, few have a comprehensive and structured risk management strategy One of the cardinal rules of investing, regardless of asset class, is to ensure you have a well-researched risk management plan in place. Here are a few of the most powerful risk management tools that can help … Continue reading Risk Management Tools For Property Investors
Owning an investment property isn’t a ‘set and forget’ activity – far from it. There can be a fair amount of work involved in being a good landlord, and making missteps along the way can cost you a small fortune. 1. Picking a high-vacancy area So many investors do this. They target an area with reputed high returns or super-cheap prices, only to find that … Continue reading 18 Biggest Landlord Mistakes
The living room is the heart of every house. It’s where the family gathers to munch down on popcorn while watching a movie, and where everyone mingles for celebrations – it is the central ‘living’ hub of a home. Without a good functional living space, a house becomes lifeless. Cramped areas, lack of natural light and tangled hallways can all make a space feel suffocating, … Continue reading Reno Focus: Upgrading The 'Heart Of The Home'
