Property investment guides

What makes a good investment property?

The COVID-19 pandemic may have created a lull in the property market that could present a unique opportunity for savvy investors to purchase their first or next investment property. But not all properties make good investments.

By Emma Duffy ● June 18, 2020

How can property investors minimise tax?

Tax and property investment can be a red-tape minefield, so what’s the best way for investors to minimise their tax bill?

By Alex Brewster ● June 17, 2020

NAB cuts home loan interest rates, ANZ raises

National Australia Bank today cut interest rates on a number of home loans by up to 60 basis points, while ANZ raised some residential loans by 10 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● May 22, 2020

Should you buy an investment property in 2020?

2020 has been a tumultuous year, to say the least. So is it better to save your money and invest next year, or does 2020 present a unique opportunity in the property market?

By Alex Brewster ● May 06, 2020

What is an RMBS?

Mortgage-backed securities, infamous for playing a part in triggering the 2007-08 global financial crisis, have a colourful reputation. You may heard of them through films like The Big Short and Inside Job. But what is a mortgage backed security? It’s a lot simpler than you think.

By Harrison Astbury ● April 30, 2020

What does a property manager do?

Being a property investor is not easy at the best of times, and it’s not just about simply buying the property. You also need to have tenants living there to return a rental income, which can present a whole new slew of issues.

By William Jolly ● January 17, 2020

How much rent should you charge?

Investors want to make as much money out of their properties as possible, but deciding on an appropriate amount of rent to charge is no easy task.

By Alex Brewster ● January 17, 2020

What are the costs of investing in property?

Property investment is enormous in Australia, with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) statistics showing there are more than 2.15 million property investors throughout the country.

By William Jolly ● January 15, 2020

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