Buying a Tenanted Investment Property

Buying a Tenanted Investment Property There are plenty of upsides to buying an investment property that already has a tenant, as well as risks. By ROB WALMSLEY Here’s how to minimise them: Purchasing an investment property that already has a tenant means you collect rent from day one. The lease just carries on as it […]

How To Invest On A Low Income

How To Invest On A Low Income While you may not need a six-figure salary to invest in property, those who earn a relatively low income will require a little more creative thinking to start a portfolio.  By ROB WALMSLEY Here are some tips to help you get started. Find an investor-friendly loan The challenge […]

Finance Broker or Financial Planner

Finance Broker or Financial Planner? When taking the plunge into the world of home loans and property investment, the challenge often lies in knowing which expert to approach for help. By ROB WALMSLEY Do you need a finance broker or a financial planner? Brokers and financial planners, although similar in their professional outlook, cater to different […]

What You Should Consider Before Renovating

What You Should Consider Before Renovating The decision to renovate is a common sticking point for homeowners who can spend hours weighting up the cost benefits.  By ROB WALMSLEY Whether your motivation is to add value to your property or to add a touch of your personality to the home, renovations are expensive and debt […]

Get A Bigger Return on Your Investment Property

Get A Bigger Return on Your Investment Property (Without A Rent Increase) By ROB WALMSLEY In 20158 AAPR changed the rules on lending for investments, the changes meant most banks increased rates on investment loans, however not all banks are born equal and some of the smaller lenders weren’t affected. As an investor, the biggest […]

Investment Loan Interest Rates

Investment Loan Interest Rates Recently nearly all banks have increased the interest rate on their investment home loans.  By ROB WALMSLEY The reasoning behind the increase is to build up cash reserves and various other reasons that don’t really relate to this. Beside the increase in rate, the banks are offering very attractive rates on […]

Are you ready to invest

Are you ready to invest Owning their own home is a dream held by most people, but buying an investment property is often thought to be nothing more than a pipe dream. By ROB WALMSLEY You might be surprised to find you’re in a position to do so now. I still have a debt over […]

Pest and Building Reports

Pest and Building Reports When purchasing an established home, it is highly recommended that you have a professional Pest and Building Inspection carried out. By ROB WALMSLEY While there is a cost involved, it can sometimes be small change compared to what lays in places not always seen by people that are unused to looking. […]

Considering An Investment Property

Considering An Investment Property? If you are considering an investment property some time in the future, here are a few thoughts to assist you with making the most of any opportunities. By ROB WALMSLEY Research Without a doubt the most important part of any investment in any market is research. Too often an unwary investor […]

Property Investment

Property Investment Property investment is a great option for those interested in adding to their income with a secure, long term investment but you should weigh up the pros and cons of real estate investment. By ROB WALMSLEY What is it you want to achieve and how quickly? I know, the short answer is you […]