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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Short-term rental agreements have long been considered high-risk by property owners, but thanks to the meteoric rise of the sharing economy and platforms like Airbnb, perceptions are quickly shifting. Now, an ever-increasing number of investors are leasing their properties on a short-term basis – often to...
You know things have probably gone too far when your bank starts obsessing over what you had for lunch...
The wonderful thing about real estate is that there are lots of ways that you can use it as a vehicle to create wealth. So how do you choose the right strategy for your circumstances? Over the past few months I have been writing about our...