by propertywizards | Jun 21, 2019 | finance, Property Investment
Have you seen a few banks lowering their interest rates further than your current bank? With several banks dropping rates after the RBA cut, you may be thinking why hasn’t your lender passed on the rate cut? Should you be racing out to change lenders? Our advice: Wait...
by propertywizards | Jun 21, 2019 | Property Investment
We look at how the RBA rate cut and the APRA change to the interest rate buffer might help property buyers and existing owners. RBA rate cut Earlier this month the Reserve Bank (RBA) cut the official interest rate. Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank passed...
by propertywizards | Apr 11, 2019 | Home Buyers, Property Investment
Four Reasons to Act Now and Secure One the Few Chances Left to Have it All It’s not too late for investors and the last 3 homebuyers to secure a unit at Spearwood Quarter, 326 Rockingham Road, Spearwood! For investors, have you been looking for a low-maintenance unit...
by propertywizards | Apr 11, 2019 | Home Buyers, Perth Property News, Property Buyers Agent, Property Investment, Purchasing A Property
Buyers’ agents have now become a permanent fixture in the Perth real estate market – and it seems investors aren’t the only ones taking up the service. There’s a rapidly growing trend for homebuyers to enlist the help of experts in their search for the family home....
by propertywizards | Apr 1, 2019 | Property Investment
After four years of tough rental conditions in Spearwood, things have turned around. Renters are calling, texting and turning up at home opens, and multiple rental applications are being received for some rental properties. Here’s the full story … Located 18km...
by propertywizards | Mar 31, 2019 | Perth Property News, Property Investment, Selecting A Property
Negative gearing is set to be removed in January 2020 if Labor wins, except on new properties. So, where does that leave us? Do we jump in now or wait until after the proposed changes? A study by experts released last week predicts the likely effect of the change on...
by propertywizards | Feb 18, 2019 | Property Investment, Purchasing A Property, Selecting A Property
Are you new to real estate investment? Do you want to know some practical ways on how to get started? In this article, you will learn what you need to know about property investment, straight from the experts who have been in the business for years. Getting started in...
by Liz Sterzel | Jul 6, 2018 | Property Investment
At Property Wizards we understand the value of professional advice. Please see below an article from Raymond Pecotic, Managing Director of the Empire Financial Group with some timely advice following the Banking Royal Commission. A great opportunity to really...
by propertywizards | Jul 1, 2018 | Perth Property News, Property Investment, Purchasing A Property, Selecting A Property
Homebuyers and investors waiting for proof the market has bottomed out may want to re-think their strategy. The practice of sitting back and waiting for confirmation the market has definitely bottomed out could be a costly move. Many buyers want to have certainty, so...
by propertywizards | Dec 15, 2017 | Property Investment
Property Wizards was in the thick of it at a recent auction and we were thrilled to come away with a win for our clients, who are looking forward to moving into their new home in Leederville! To add to the excitement of the day, the property was secured with a great...
by propertywizards | Jun 1, 2017 | Perth Property News, Property Investment
We’ve had a month now to digest the Federal Government’s May 9th Budget release and the impacts its measures will have on the real estate industry. Housing affordability was an important feature of this budget, with several implications for first home buyers and...
by propertywizards | May 3, 2017 | Property Investment
…and how to turn them into green lights Success in property investing is a journey that starts with a single step, with financial security and long-term wealth generation your destination. However, before you can follow in the footsteps of successful real estate...
by propertywizards | Apr 24, 2017 | Property Investment
If you’re thinking about buying your first home, there’s no better time to act. With Perth’s property market favoring buyers and interest rates at record lows, you’re in a better position than ever to achieve your dream of home ownership. Here are our top five tips...
by Liz Sterzel | Apr 17, 2017 | Property Buyers Agent, Property Investment, Purchasing A Property
As we announced recently, Property Wizards has launched its finance brokerage arm – so we can now offer property buying and finance services under one roof. The move was fuelled by our customers’ demand for quality financing: “Throughout our property buying...
by propertywizards | Mar 23, 2017 | Property Buyers Agent, Property Investment
Award-winning Perth buyer’s agency Property Wizards has launched its own finance brokerage arm. Managing director Liz Sterzel said the move was fuelled by their customers’ demand for quality financing. “When we are going through the detailed processes of property...
by Liz Sterzel | Mar 20, 2017 | Developing A Property, Property Investment, Purchasing A Property, Selecting A Property
If you’re just starting out in property investment and you’re not sure which investment strategy is right for you, it’s worth exploring the differences between yield and capital growth. Understanding the differences can help you work out which strategy is right for...
by Liz Sterzel | Mar 13, 2017 | Developing A Property, Property Buyers Agent, Property Investment, Selecting A Property
While most people know what a real estate agent – or seller’s agent – is, it seems not everyone knows what a buyer’s agent is – or does. So we thought we’d break it down. What’s the difference between a real estate agent and a buyer’s agent?...
by propertywizards | Mar 8, 2017 | Property Investment, Purchasing A Property
This International Women’s Day, we thought we’d celebrate female empowerment by taking a look at female property investors. An article last year, Single girls top guys in homeownership stakes, revealed that according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics,...
by Liz Sterzel | Feb 23, 2017 | Perth Property News, Property Investment
Property Wizards was recently approached by The Sunday Times Real Estate Magazine to provide advice and savings tips for first home buyers. Here’s what director Trevor Dunkley had to say. With the Perth property market at the bottom of its cycle and interest...
by Liz Sterzel | Feb 22, 2017 | Commercial Property, Property Investment, Purchasing A Property
When you think about property investing, a lot of people immediately think of residential property. But there are also opportunities to generate wealth from commercial property investment, so long as you understand the key differences between commercial and...