There are two main ways you can use your rent as a deposit. The first is a rent to buy arrangement with the owner of a property and the second is using your rental history with the bank to form a part of your deposit (on paper). I will analyse these two methods in more detail […]
[youtube id=”vx3SVEC81SU” align=”left” mode=”lazyload” maxwidth=”500″] Mortgage WatchDog is a software program that allows you to analyse the fees and charges associated with your home or investment loan and discover any errors that may have occurred. But is Mortgage WatchDog worth purchasing? Do Bank Errors Really Occur? Does your computer ever make a mistake or freeze […]
[youtube id=”kyr7JcArq34″ align=”left” mode=”lazyload” maxwidth=”500″] A property valuation is usually done by lenders to value a property before purchasing or to refinance your loan some time after purchase. The cost varies depending on your lender and the area so it is important to know if a property valuation is tax deductible or not. When A […]
Today I received a great question about the Positive Property Academy which will be opening on 1st November 2013. This soon to be customer (hopefully) has had the experience many of us have had a property seminars…the big pitch at the end. I know that even though I only got one of these emails many […]
[youtube id=”ZIP9c93hFqY” align=”left” mode=”lazyload” maxwidth=”500″] Property valuations vary in price so it is important to do your research before choosing someone to do your property valuation for you. Although property valuations tend to range around $300-$600 in high density areas (such as capital cities) they can stretch out to over $1,000 in extremely rural areas. […]
[youtube id=”Wcn1qqgTmcc” align=”left” mode=”lazyload” maxwidth=”500″] Different people are motivated to invest in property for different reasons. These 5 motivations behind property investment are very different from each other, but can all be valid reasons for pursing a property investment. No motivation is right or wrong, however I suggest you read through the different motivations and […]
Understanding the price of a property compared to other property sales in the area is an important research step to ensure you don’t overpay for a property. Today I want to show you an online property valuation tool that allows you to look at suburb data and get a valuation on what your potential property […]
[youtube id=”aq-lxlUJdjc” align=”left” mode=”lazyload” maxwidth=”500″] There are 7 important things to look for when buying an investment unit in Australia. Units differ from houses slightly, so it is important to do your due diligence. This article is about doing your due diligence before you make an offer to buy the unit. Strata titled units operate […]
[youtube id=”qIeDSHz1e2c” align=”left” mode=”lazyload” maxwidth=”500″] Making an offer on a unit (or any property for that matter) can be a daunting task. In this article I will walk you through exactly how to make an offer to buy a unit as well as tasks to complete before having an offer accepted. You are not required […]
[youtube id=”NxuzQi56rf8″ align=”left” mode=”lazyload” maxwidth=”500″] How much of a house deposit do you need to save in order to buy a home or an investment property? Each lender is different so it is important to know how much is required before you can begin investing. The largest hurdle is generally saving your deposit and in […]