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Thinking of investing in Perth property? Act sooner.
For potential property investors who are thinking of making their first purchase, the signs are looking good. Very good. Interest rates are at their lowest levels in decades, capital growth and rental yields are increasing and the demand for housing in Perth is...
Buyer’s agents boost tipped to grow further
We are seeing an increasing trend in the number of buyers seeking expert help to secure an investment property. It seems more and more people are recognising the need to have a representative on their side when purchasing homes, not just when selling. In the past,...
Ocean or river suburbs – which will win out?
Coastal properties in Perth may outperform those on the riverfront in the long term. Perth has long experienced ocean sprawl, as opposed to urban sprawl and demand for housing along the coastline was ever growing. Of course it is personal preference, but beachside...
Seek help now to make smart Perth property investment deals by End of Financial Year
Perth property investment buyers rushing to seal an end-of-year deal should enlist a qualified helping hand to meet the June 30 deadline, according to Real Estate Institute of WA president David Airey in a column in The West Australian (March 30, 2013). “While...
Every home buyer is a property investor
Every home buyer is a property investor, especially when you consider the amount of money involved in buying a home these days. Someday you may want to leave your home to your children in your estate, or need to sell your home to finance another move. Wouldn’t you...
Perth property buyers must act fast as listed homes sell the same day
Perth property investors now find themselves in a seller’s market as a larger number of active buyers compete for fewer available properties. Quicker sale times for Perth properties mean that investors must be ready to act quickly should an attractive deal present...
Creating wealth through subdivision – hotspots, benefits and pitfalls
Any investment presents risks and rewards that must be properly understood before buying. This is certainly the case when buying property for redevelopment. You can keep yourself occupied, but all your hard work could be for nothing if you’ve not done your homework....
Little risk to investors
The injection of 1,300 new affordable homes into Western Australia is expected to be absorbed without any oversupply, according to Perth’s Property Wizard’s managing director Liz Sterzel. The collaboration between the Department of Housing and the Metropolitan...
How property investment can build wealth
There are many different vehicles for wealth creation, but chief among them is property investment. It is a tried and tested method to build wealth when using the right strategies. So, what makes real estate such an attractive and successful investment? Property is a...
Do you see a dump or dollar signs? The 5 cosmetic appeal rules to invest in property by
Many investors place too much emphasis on looking rich rather than becoming rich. They can mistake a good looking property for a good investment, buying based on looks instead of growth potential. Successful property investors, with multiple properties that grow in...