…..the articles, the news stories, the talk, it is impossible to avoid. The national property market has crashed and burned over the last 12 months. Australia has just marked its …

Would you like to know how often I get asked this question? Answer: All the time! Understandably, people want to know specific locations, the silver bullet, where they can maximise …

BRISBANE is leading the nation in all four property performance indicators for the first time in more than a decade — defying the downturn gripping the other mainland capital cities. …

Most of the time budding property investors are hoping to become overnight millionaires. They think property will be a quick fix to their financial problems, but the truth is seeking …

HEART OVER HEAD When buying a home, about 90% of your purchasing decision will be based on emotion and only 10% on logic. This is understandable, as your home is …

A new survey reveals that over two in five potential home buyers do not understand what lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) actually is. New data from Mortgage Choice and Core Data’s …

Use the equity from another property. Leveraging equity in your home, or equity from another property investment, can be an effective way to buy an investment property. Equity is the …

Negative gearing Negative gearing can offer property investors certain tax benefits if the cost of the investments exceeds income it produces. Australian law allows you to deduct your borrowing and …

Take a long-term view and manage your risks. Remember that property is a long-term investment and you should not rely on property prices rising straight away. The longer you can …

Make the property attractive to renters. Go for neutral tones and keep the kitchen and bathroom in good condition. You’ll find that you will attract better quality tenants if you …