
How first time investors fail
A large portion of investors never make it past one or two property purchases – and it’s not because of their personal income, it’s because they made the following mistakes

A large portion of investors never make it past one or two property purchases – and it’s not because of their personal income, it’s because they made the following mistakes

Investors wanting to buy properties for way below their value are in for a surprise. To bag true bargains, there are six undeniable realities that every bargain hunter has to face


The RBA has cut the cash rate – but is it low enough? Leading economist Shane Oliver and ING Direct’s Glenn Baker provide the inside scoop on what 2013 holds for lending rates

Nothing ventured, nothing gained… but when is the risk too great? We take a closer look at seven potential risk factors when investing in units and uncover the truth behind the claims

The number of home owners incorrectly pricing their properties has increased in 2012, with self-diagnosis on the rise, according to Propell National Valuers.

The capital city weighted average median price decreased by 0.6% for houses and by 1.2% for other dwellings over the September quarter, according to the Bendigo Bank/REIA Real Estate Market Facts publication.

When all the confetti and fireworks have settled and property investors look to the new year ahead they should feel assured that a number of affordability drivers are working in their favour

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has called on the state’s government not to consider ending the universal application of the first home owners grant in its upcoming midyear budget review.

With lenders tightening their lending policies and far greater expectations now being placed on borrowers, now is the time to get your financial house in order.