Property Investment Topics

There are plenty of buzzwords that get thrown around in the property industry, and two of the big ones are negative gearing and concessional capital gains tax. Some are claiming that both are the case of booming property prices in Melbourne and Sydney. Federal Treasurer...

The CoreLogic Perceptions of Housing Affordability survey, reveals the emergence of an increasingly dependent generation, with young people battling housing affordability resigned to living with their parents for longer.  The report shows that almost two-thirds of those living at home - 62% - can’t afford...

There is a lot of talk in the media about housing affordability and how a whole generation of Australians will no longer be able to realise the great Australian dream  of owning their own home.  I’m sure you’ve heard how investors, negative gearing, foreign investment...

Investing in a property with a friend, a partner or a colleague has a number of benefits for investors. This includes increasing your buying power and sharing the burden of expenses involved in holding the property including rates, property management fees, repairs and maintenance. Another...

Buyers Agent Cate Bakos shares her thoughts about why investors need to factor in holding costs for a long term hold and why a 'buy and hold' strategy can eliminate some concerns about any future volatility the market could present. Transcript: Kevin:  A common question we’re asked...

Is it a time for some caution about the property market?   Has the market topped and is it likely to decline?  Questions on the lips of many investors and some concern being expressed by some of the country’s top market analysts.  Michael Yardney gives his...