Property
The ugly truth about high-pressure property seminars
Beware spruikers who use high-pressure tactics to flog overpriced property at property seminars. What should you look out for?
Australia’s hottest selling suburbs for houses and units
Some suburbs are selling houses like wildfire, at almost half the rate of houses sold across the country. Where are Australia's hottest selling suburbs?
Why you should be cautious when buying off-the-plan
If you're looking at buying property off-the-plan, proceed with caution. Prices are expected to fall when new apartments flood our capital city markets.
Four ways young people can get into the property market
Can't afford to buy a property? Maybe you're going about it the wrong way. Here are four ways for young people to get into the property market.
Commercial property investment delivers high yield
Looking for a high yield investment? According to Lonsec Research, commercial property can typically pay out 5%-8% - better than bonds and cash.
Holiday homes in ATO’s sights
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) are keeping a close eye on holiday homes this year. Have you filled out your tax return properly?
Relaxed planning rules makes it easier to profit from granny flats
If affordability is an issue preventing you from investing in property, you'll be happy to know that planning laws have relaxed to give investors new opportunities to profit from an extra dwelling such as a granny flat.
How to rentvest your way into the property market
Cash-strapped first home buyers are renting where they want to live and buying where they can afford. It's called rentvesting'
Will Australian property prices continue to rise?
Property prices in Australia rose by 175% over the 17 years from 1990 to 2007. And despite a small wobble during the GFC, they have since climbed by a further 60% to leave them 350% higher than in 1990.
Survival of the fittest: how to outlast the rental jungle
First-time renters will need to be prepared. The rental market is a jungle.
