Property Investment, Investment Properties, Retirement, Melbourne
by Jay Anderson
Our Majestic Property clients have our support through the whole purchasing process – from property selection to settlement and beyond (assisting in finding quality tenants / property managers and helping to continually grow their portfolio). For those that prefer to go it alone, here are our hints ...
by Jay Anderson
Most of us are looking for a way to give our rental properties an ‘edge’ – something that will fend off vacancies, will attract great tenants and will help us maximise rent. Providing furnished accommodation can sometimes be that edge. Is it right for my property? Start with thinking about your ...
by Jay Anderson
Interest rates are set to remain stable for now, but many economists think they may not stay steady for long. Indeed, interest rate increases may well be on the way. ME Bank’s latest Household Financial Comfort Report finds, though, that 19% of those surveyed haven’t budgeted for an interest rate ...
by Jay Anderson
According to Australian Brokers Online (5 Mar, 2015), almost half of home owners recently purchased or intend to purchase an investment property. Lonergan Research conducted a survey of over 1,000 home owners for The Commonwealth Bank and found that 47% had recently purchased, or intend to ...
by Jay Anderson
The Wealth of Common Sense blog recently published a great post on what matters and what doesn't in investing. It’s aimed at general investors, and some of the advice rings true for property investors, too. Here’s our take on what matters and what doesn't matter in property ...
by Jay Anderson
a A client has just been told that their long-term tenants are moving out. Last time the property was vacant, they had an empty house for two months. They want to know how to avoid such a long vacancy this time. Other than making sure their property is weather-tight and tidy, what can landlords do ...
by Jay Anderson
This is a common question from clients new to property investing. It sounds like a very simple question, doesn’t it? Here are the two most common ways to make your real estate money grow: Cash flow. This is the difference between the rent you earn and your outgoings. The goal here is to make ...
by Jay Anderson
A client is selling his investment property to free up some equity so he can buy into another investment opportunity. He’s asked whether he should try to sell as a private sale, or get a real estate agent. Which way to go…auction? Tender? Private treaty? The answer will depend on your individual ...
by Jay Anderson
Oh, if we only had a dollar for every time we've been asked this question. It seems to be a national obsession over the past couple years to find the next hotspot – the suburb or area that’s just about to take off. People spend hours and hours researching demographics, regional plans, mathematical ...
by Jay Anderson
This is an interesting question. You may have heard that investing in property is a good way to hedge against inflation. When inflation is high, many forms of investment (stocks, bonds, cash deposits) tend to return lower profits. Investments with real intrinsic value (gold, oil, and, to some ...