One question often asked by investors who are considering purchasing an existing second-hand property is whether or not they can claim deductions for work that has been completed to the property by a previous owner. The rules have always been complicated for investors and for this reason...
As we look to bring you another “Buy In Brisbane” episode – our very popular vlog with Shannon Davis - I am out to answer a question from Cheryl and her husband Neil who ask what they should be considering if they are looking at...
We ask a solicitor “What sellers have to tell you when buying a property”. Solicitor Jeremy Streten says buyer beware. Agents and sellers do not have to tell you as much as you might think or would like. Transcript : Kevin: Probably one of the most common...
Australian investors are shrugging off concerns about stricter lending conditions, property price bubbles and oversupply according to the third annual Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) Property Investor Sentiment Survey. Ben Kingsley - PIPA Chair - discusses the outcomes with Kevin Transcript : Kevin: Every year or thereabouts, PIPA...
Let’s face it, the Millennials have the coolest name of ALL the generations. But, if you’re to believe the popular consensus, they and their slightly older cousins Gen Y are really up against it in the battle to buy that most basic of human requirements...
Now, borrowers are banding together to get even better rates from lenders. In a move similar to what we have seen to achieve savings for consumers on power and phone bills, this revolutionary group borrowing move is dishing up big savings for property buyers. We...
When faced with finding a tenant in Perth’s tough tenancy market, investor Pat Cheah decided a renovation was in order. She put her tight budget to good use and transformed her two-bedroom apartment in Dianella from shabby to chic – and reaped the financial rewards. For...
Electronic conveyancing is now the norm in most states of Australia except Queensland. Frustrated Queensland property lawyers are seeking answers from the Queensland government. Peter Maloney from GlobalX tries to understand what the holdup is all about. Transcript: Kevin: Electronic conveyancing is now the norm in most states...
In the last 12 months, BRICKX has grown from offering just four properties to 14 across three capital cities and have nearly 7,000 investors throughout Australia. Many investors are relishing the model because it's the only way they can get a toehold in the booming...