Whether you’re an investor or a home owner, renovating and remodelling are terms frequently used when referring to property improvements. While these terms are often used interchangeable, the meanings are actually quite different. Renovating Also known as modernising or restyling, renovating generally means improving a broken, damaged, or outdated part of the property. For instance,.

Apartments can offer some very attractive opportunities for investors, the first one being they are often an affordable entry point into the investment property market. However, like every property, there are some factors you should consider before putting in your offer. You want to be sure you’ll get some return on your investment with the.

Home ownership is the great Australian dream. Everyone needs somewhere to live, and there’s nothing better than living in a house which you own. However, there are some things to think about when you’re looking to buy a place called home. Here are some mistakes to avoid. Don’t fall in love on the first visit.

Investing in property is a big step, and we make no bones about it, as with all investments, there is a degree of risk (but in 40 plus years of experience, less of a risk than many other forms of investment). Wherever you are on your property investment journey, it’s only natural, and actually healthy.

There doesn’t seem to be a week go by without conflicting reports of a predicted property boom or bust. The truth is property values do follow a cycle – values rise, remain steady or even decline during certain phases of the cycle. And very often, while one area appears to be cooling or on the.

For those who have several properties, one investment strategy that has been touted around for a while now is releasing capital and living off the equity. The strategy works on the principle of you borrowing against one of the properties and you use that loan to live off. In the meantime, your property portfolio continues.

We’ve always said property in our area will significantly increase in value, and now it’s official – according to the latest Price Predictor Index (PPI) research from specialist property website hotspotting.com.au. the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region is named as one of the 50 ‘supercharged’ suburbs in Australia. The website’s creator and property expert Terry.

As well as having building and pest inspections, did you know you’re entitled to a final inspection of the property you are buying before you take possession of it? Known as a pre-settlement inspection, this inspection is your chance to check all fixtures and fittings are working and to confirm all the contractual requirements and.

  With the financial year-end behind us, now is the ideal time to get organised and make a few new financial year resolutions to get you on your way to reaching your financial goals. Regularly review your finances It’s always good to review your finances from time to time so this year, put a note.

From bogus consultants asking you to sign up to a fictional government program promising financial incentives to an African prince or princess offering you a cut of several millions if you help them get money out of the country, there are unfortunately a lot of unscrupulous people looking for ways to relieve you of your.