Property investing can be an excellent way to create a passive income, especially in areas where supply is tight and demand is high. However, it’s not an undertaking that comes without risk. As a landlord, one of the biggest risks you face is a dodgy tenant...
The CoreLogic hedonic home value index results released today reveal that the pace of declining property values has eased relative to the past four months. However, CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless says that the market downturn has become geographically more widespread, with housing values...
It could be the key to world peace. It could bring us totally apart. It could be behind the most significant and beneficial developments in mankind that we have ever seen or have been able to imagine. Yet no one can tell us when it will...
Property prices across the nation haven’t hit rock bottom yet with further dips predicted, according to Finder Insights manager Graham Cooke. He believes prices in our major capitals are in for a shake-up. He tells us how big that is likely to be. Transcripts: Kevin: According to...
A Quantity Surveyor is a professional who specialises in estimating the value of construction costs and other assets. Quantity Surveyors may get involved at various stages: prior to construction, during construction and post-construction. We use our skills to determine the cost of building works and...
There is no denying that competition for property sales is fierce and, like any good opportunity, when it comes to selling your property you must be prepared. Shannon Davis say that when it is time to say goodbye many people struggle to let go of...
Preliminary results show an auction clearance rate of 58.2 per cent across the combined capitals, thanks to a stellar result from Sydney. There were 2,268 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, increasing from 1,976 over the previous week and 1,915 over...
There is a certain amount of mystery attached to what is involved with commercial property investment. Like anything it does come down to the fundamentals. Chris Lang from Commercial Property Made Easy says you need to know about commercial property and it all rests on...
More Australians are appreciating better lifestyles in locations outside of capital city areas. Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia say with property prices cooling in several major city markets, downsizers particularly are seeing the appeal of regional property locations. Cash up and move on...