Pressure to pass on higher capital costs to investment borrowers is likely to see more interest rate hikes by banks, following last week’s movements from ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank.
Sydney property investors struggling to afford Sydney prices have been snapping up Melbourne real estate instead because it’s cheaper, according to developers.
The demand for finance from housing investors has started to slide, most likely off the back of tighter lending restrictions and recent interest rate hikes from banks.
A dramatic decline in investor lending last month shows further signs of a cooling housing market.
Buying real estate is almost a national pastime, with more than one million Australian houses currently owned by property investors. Investing in bricks and mortar is a wealth creation strategy that many people use to set themselves up financially for retirement, and for good reason.
When choosing a unit for investment there are specific details that can help you refine your search to ensure the desirability and tradability of your property.
To give your property pursuits the best chance of success, we spoke to Damon Nagel, managing director of Ironfish, who shares the top 10 most common mistakes made by investors.
When investors talk of buying positively geared property, where are they looking – and do these types of investments still really exist?
When you bought your first property, you had a purpose, the property met your needs, and certainly there was a special connection. Now as the vendor, you are on the other side of the fence. But stepping into that old hat again and being in the buyer’s mind can help you be at the top of the selling game.
As cash flow positive property seems to be on the mind of every would-be investor in the current market, we show you how to track down the deals!
