First home owners grant increase – what does this mean for you?
Thinking about buying your first home? Taking advantage of Perth’s current property market and the Federal Government’s First Home Owner’s Grant (FHOG) is a great place to start. But do you understand all there is to know about it? Following the state government’s...New year, new you, new home? Why you should make property investment a New Year’s resolution! (TIPS)
A new year often inspires a time to reflect – on your personal goals, health goals, financial goals. They’re called New Year’s resolutions for a reason. Have you made any? If property investment has made your resolutions list or is part of your 2017 financial goals,...Securing the right property – cosmetic appeal versus capital growth potential (TIPS)
You know the old saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Many investors place too much emphasis on looking rich rather than becoming rich, and make the mistake of buying properties based on cosmetic appeal instead of their capital growth potential. Buying a...What you need to know about property development (TOP TIPS)
So you want to buy a property to develop or subdivide, but not sure where to start or what to look for? Knowing how to secure a property with superior development potential can be difficult, especially if you are just starting out. Here are our top tips for a...Why waiting can be a costly error in property investment (eBOOK)
While it’s one thing to rush and make poor decisions under pressure, waiting for “the right time in the market” can prove equally costly, and may not be a smart property investment strategy. In periods like this, when the Perth property market is at a low, many...7 tips to make sure your property investment is a smart one! (eBOOK)
While the real estate market is a complex beast and can be confronting, property investment is a great wealth-building strategy – if you know what you’re doing, and what to look out for. Finding and negotiating the right property deal comes down to a doing your...5 ways to find your ideal investment property location (eBOOK)
Location, location, location, they say. But how do you snag a property investment in your ideal location or predict which suburbs are likely to perform well? Research, research, research. That’s the obvious place to start. But it’s knowing what to research and what to...Investing in Victoria Park
While REIWA’s figures suggest growth in Victoria Park has been slow over the past year, the suburb still has a lot to recommend it as a strong investment area. 4km from Perth’s CBD, directly on a train line and close to the Crown Casino Complex, Curtin University and...Sometimes it’s what we say “no” to that makes the difference…
In the high-stakes field of property investing, there are countless details with the potential to make or break a deal. This was proven yet again in a recent search. Our client wanted an add-value development block for maximum growth, and our search process revealed...Top tips for first homebuyers
While Perth’s property prices have grown almost out of reach of many first homebuyers in recent years, there are options out there if you take the time to do your research. Our top three tips for first homebuyers in Perth are: BUDGET FOR THE FUTURE Ensuring you know...Can you grow your equity fast on a low income?
The basic human need for housing all but guarantees that investing in bricks and mortar will continue to be a popular method of wealth creation. If you’re on a low income the property market can be daunting, but there are still strategies that you can utilise to build...Paradise comes at a price in Cottesloe
With surf, sand and a sunset into the sea, Cottesloe is a slice of paradise, but it comes at a price. Property Wizards Managing Director, Elizabeth Sterzel, contributed to API Magazine’s profile on Cottesloe in their November 2014 issue. Read some highlights below,...Brentwood is ticking the boxes for a strong investment
If “location, location, location” is a top priority in the search for your dream home or investment property (and it should be!), take a look at Brentwood. Property Wizards Director, Trevor Dunkley, contributed to SPI Magazine’s profile on Brentwood in their August...Turning a holiday home into an investment hit
Holidays often spark the idea that buying a holiday home is a great way to get a free getaway but you need to be careful not to buy into the false belief that a holiday home will save money. Whenever you are using your holiday home, you aren’t collecting rent, so that...Have you missed your chance to invest in Balga?
The window of opportunity for jumping in to the northern Perth suburb of Balga is closing fast. Property prices have risen steeply over the past 12 months, driven by high demand from investors and homebuyer-investors searching for reasonably priced homes and...Peppermint Grove outside the reach of most investors
Peppermint Grove is where most Perth residents aspire to live; it’s the crème de la crème of Perth and touted to have the highest concentration of wealth in Perth – well at least the highest weekly income – akin to Melbourne’s Toorak and Sydney’s Vaucluse. While its...Is Armadale hot or not?
As Smart Property Investor Magazine note in their June 2014 issue, Armadale has a controversial reputation, but the property sector is delivering impressive returns. Property Wizards managing director Liz Sterzel contributed to the conversation. Could Armadale become...Picking a winning property listing
Every investor knows to carry out thorough research when looking for their ideal investment property, but with the number of properties available on sites such as realestate.com.au, it can be difficult to know which property listings to investigate further and which...Ellenbrook pushes the limits of Perth’s urban sprawl
As Perth is pushed to the limits by our growing population, the suburb of Ellenbrook is bracing for impact. Property Wizards Director, Trevor Dunkley, was interviewed by Heidi Davoren for the May 2014 issue of API Magazine’s feature on Perth’s urban sprawl. Read some...Free Starter Pack
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