Property investment guides

What is fragmented or fractional property investing?

Property in Australia can be pretty expensive. So, what if you could invest in a small part of one? It might be an option to get your foot on the property ladder.

By Harrison Astbury ● August 18, 2020

What you should know about rentvesting

Rent? Buy? How about rentvesting?

By William Jolly ● August 01, 2020

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

A quarter of Sydney and Melbourne properties rented at a discount in May

Yesterday Domain reported that in May 2020, 27.7% of Sydney and 25.3% of Melbourne properties were rented at a discount.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 11, 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

Cross-collateralisation loans: How do they work?

A cross-collateral loan allows you to have two or more properties as security on a loan, but is it a good idea?

By Alex Brewster ● February 27, 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

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