Posts Tagged ‘Property Investment’
The 3C’s to help you choose a builder
“We need to have some major works done on our property, but how do we know which builder to choose?” There is no question that for major building works you will need a team of professionals to get the job done. After all there are important legal and safety aspects to consider, not to mention the…
Read MoreBuilding contract basics: Part 1
This series of articles is aimed at explaining some of the basics about how building contracts work, and some of the choices you will need to make when entering into a building contract, and how those choices affect what will happen on your build. In this first article, we explain some of the basic concepts…
Read MoreProperty Investment Strategy
Which is a better Property Investment Strategy – Negative Gearing or Positive Gearing? By Melinda Jennison, Buyers Agent and Property Investment Advisor at Steamline Property Buyers There are two main types of property investors, and their different strategies at the time of purchasing an investment, usually results in either negative gearing or positive gearing…
Read MoreHow to pay your home off faster
Who wouldn’t want to pay their home off faster? Everyone can do it at any point! What gets in the way is lack of knowledge or understanding and then action. I am going to show you a few easily actioned ways to pay your home off faster by having your money work for you. Do you know…
Read MoreWhat is electronic conveyancing and how does it change things?
The process of conveyancing in Australia has not changed much in the past 100 years! Mountains of paper, inefficient and manual processes – closer to Dickensian practices than the millennial age in which we live today. In the dark ages ie when settlements are in paper, parties gather at a pre-arranged time and place (usually…
Read MoreAuction tips for buying & selling
BUYERS: Auctions are a level playing field for buyers and give you a chance to gauge the competition. Buying a home at auction is an exciting time – the crowd and competitive atmosphere means it’s easy to get caught up in the passionate bidding, so take a look at these tips to make sure you’re…
Read MoreBuilding vs Buying: What’s best for you?
For most of us, property tends to be the single largest investment we make in our lives. So, should you buy land and build your home from scratch, or buy an established property? Unfortunately, there really is no right or wrong answer to this question. Only you can make the decision based on your lifestyle…
Read MoreJust released: Home Extension Toolkit
As Australian property prices inch up and the cost of moving is often prohibitive, renovating and extending your home can be a very attractive option. The thought of more space, with greater functionality and a bespoke design to suit your needs is no doubt exciting. However, now that you have made this decision, how will…
Read MoreWomen Should Take On Building & Reno Projects
Australian women aren’t maximising their property profits due to lack of experience and confidence, as well as a poor grasp of basic construction principles. The construction industry still has a jargon that often locks women out of the conversation. Fortunately we are giving them the keys! Read more in this recent article published by Your Investment…
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