investment property
351 results tagged investment property:
Why the age of the locals matters when buying property
If the number of residents under 19 and over 65 is decreasing faster than the state average, your suburb could be in the early stages of gentrification.
20 affordable suburbs set to boom by 2020: expert picks
While prices may have soared out of reach in some locations, there are still exciting prospects in others - even in the same city. Using a tried-and-tested strategy, here are some winners for the years ahead.
Ask Paul: We moved away for work and our house can’t be rented
With a house in no condition to be rented and a recent $150,000 inheritance, Michelle asks if she should pay off the mortgage early or invest in ETFs. Paul Clitheroe has a better idea.
Ask Paul: Why would anyone want to negatively gear a rental?
Jake asks Paul Clitheroe why investors would want to negatively gear a rental versus having it positively geared to aid paying it off quicker.
Property cycles: when to buy in Sydney and Melbourne
With headlines screaming that Australia's two biggest residential markets, Sydney and Melbourne, are going through a cyclical decline, is now the right time to buy?
Cherie Barber on flipping property in a cooling market
You can still make a profit, but you have to be very strategic about the property you buy and how much you spend on the renovation, and accurately forecast the price you're likely to get.
The mistakes you’re making when looking for an investment property
Carrying out the right research before purchasing an investment property could mean the difference between making a loss and creating wealth. However, property research isn't always as straightforward as it seems. Here are some mistakes you should avoid as a property investor.
How to sell an investment property while it’s rented
Trying to sell an investment property while it's rented? Don't be surprised if your tenant asks to leave when they find out that you want to sell.
Ask Paul: Should we cut our losses on our Perth investment property?
Erin and her husband own an investment property in Perth which is now worth less than they paid for it eight years ago. With rents falling, they ask Paul Clitheroe if it's time to cut their losses and sell.
The states that still have cash-flow positive suburbs left
Property prices may be struggling in most capital cities but longer-term investors needn't despair - there are plenty of "cash cow" suburbs that still deliver decent returns.
