A common trait of wealthy people is that they own real estate. They don’t rely on shares alone to maintain or grow their wealth, they look to property. But for many people investing in property seems risky, scary and just too hard. But it should be a part of your wealth accumulation planning. Wouldn’t it be [...]
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An article in The Age took a look at the question of whether it is cheaper to rent or buy a property. While it may seem cheaper to rent in the short term, say two-three years, if you take a longer view then the answer becomes clear; buying is the way to go. According to [...]
An article in the weekend Age paper outlined that real estate agents are saying Melbourne's property market has turned, with the eastern suburbs now experiencing boom sales conditions, and buyers are struggling to buy the properties they want. According to their own analyst Dr Andrew Wilson, sellers were enjoying Melbourne's best market in four years, [...]
Keen property investors will want to watch our latest video on the benefits of investing in property in Mooroolbark. We have put together an overview of how smart buyers can get a jump start on other investors. The video highlights the low vacancy rate, strong capital growth and good equity prospects for investors who get in [...]
Stamp duty is basically a tax on your property purchase and is often the biggest cost of buying a home. However, clever property buyers know that many state and territory governments offer stamp duty savings or concessions for some properties including off the plan homes. Generous grants are also available to first home buyers to [...]
