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Category Archives: Investment Strategies
Strong cashflow AND capital growth – My own experience
// // // ]]>// I bought a 1-bedroom apartment located about 800m from Maroubra beach in Sydney through an auction on 22 April 2009. On its first anniversary today, I am happy this little gem of an investment has lived … Continue reading
Things I learnt from Michael Yardney
// // // ]]>// In Michael Yardney’s book – How to Grow a Multi-million Dollar Property Portfolio – in your spare time, he shares with readers some of his most successful property investing principles. Although I did not agree with … Continue reading
Things I learnt from Steve McKnight
Steve McKnight bought his first property in May 1999, a $44,000 house in West Wendouree, which is a suburb of Ballarat, a regional Victorian town about 1 hour’s drive west of Melbourne. From humble beginnings, the ex-Chartered Accountant has become … Continue reading
Metropolitan CBD vs outer fringes ~ pros and cons of city slicker vs surburbia
// // // ]]>// Traditional investment paradigm I know of many investors who steadfastly insist that properties within a certain radius of an Australian metropolitan CBD will outgrow those located more than say 20km or so in the outer fringes … Continue reading
How to find a property development site
// // // ]]>// Here are some key issues when searching for a development site to build your house: 1. Research It is important to determine and decide in the first instance whether your intended development is to … Continue reading
Infrastructure – reaping rewards of rent and capital growth of major projects
// // // ]]>// Infrastructure and its effects Infrastructure is basically major public works and amenities which support the economic activities of a township, community or city. These major works include transport infrastructure such as roads, bridges, railway lines and … Continue reading
National Rental Affordability Scheme
// // // ]]>// In July 2008, the Rudd government announced a A$623 million initiative to build 50,000 new residential dwellings provide affordable housing to alleviate the severe housing shortage across Australia’s capital cities. Named the National Rental Affordability Scheme, … Continue reading
Coastal real estate in danger of price stagnation?
// // // ]]>// As the world takes heed of the impact of global warming, a recent parliamentary report raised the prospect of bans on certain coastal developments exposed to the dangers of rising sea levels. Some coastal properties in … Continue reading
Strategy for impending rate rise on Melbourne Cup Day 2009
// // // ]]>// The impending rate rise this coming Tuesday will have significant implications on the property market where home prices have increased by over 3% in the September 2009 quarter. Key points to note: The Reserve Bank is … Continue reading
How to get finance for your property
A few years back, banks and non-bank lenders were keen to finance homeowners who can demonstrate a steady income each month to repay their home loans. Since the global financial crisis, financial institutions are a lot more vigilant these days … Continue reading
How to conduct a pre-settlement inspection – Useful checklist
// // One of the most important aspects of property investment is to ensure the final product is in accordance to what was agreed upon at the point of exchange of contracts. This applies to all types of residential property … Continue reading
Recent acquisitions
// // Over the last 10 months, the Reserve Bank of Australia shed more than 4% off the cash rate to the current 3% which is now at a 50-year low. Capital cities around Australia continued to experience an acute … Continue reading
How to win at an auction
Despite all the written literature about strategies and tactics during an auction, I believe there are no hard and fast rules for winning. It comes down to a host of variables during auction day and some sheer common sense. I … Continue reading
Review Body Corporate minutes of your apartment
// // If you are buying into an older block of apartments, you are entitled to review the minutes of the Body Corporate meetings and AGMs upon obtaining the authority of the vendor. By doing so, you are looking to … Continue reading
