Posts Tagged ‘Property’
Property Prices Are Falling In Australia »
The financial markets around the world are currently taking a beating and for the first time in a long time property prices are falling in many parts of Australia. According to RP Data–Rismark's Home Value Index the seasonally–adjusted, capital city median house price in Australia dropped by 0.2 per cent for August, with an overall decline [...]
Should I Pay Cash »
The following is a post I replied on at a popular property forum. The answer from one member illustrates just how dangerous it is to take advice from places such as forums. Aidan1 Very basic question here - I realise leverage is a big component in property investing but just wondering if it makes financial sense at all to buy an investment [...]
Latest News From REINZ »
The following excerpt is froom the REINZ and makes interesting reading especially if you read between the lines. As someone who is both buying and selling in these markets I am often amused by how the stats are used to manipulate public sentiment. Don't always believe everything you read was something my dad would say, just because it is in [...]
Property – Fall in Love With the Numbers, Not the »
When considering property as an investment, you must be practical. Property only serves as a good investment when it helps you achieve your financial goals. And because each property has different things to offer the would-be investor, you need to know what you are getting into, and why. At its most basic, a property investment offers cashflow, [...]
Why Invest in Property »
In my search for information on the net I came across a great article about why invest in property. I was writing my own article however I was reminded as I read this one of the great saying that I think Winston Churchill coined, "often what you want to say has already been said so why make up something new when what has already been said is [...]
Average house price falls for a second month »
The following article provides some interesting reading especially as a real estate investor. The great deals that are appearing are not being snapped up due to people not wanting to borrow and in some case not being able to borrow. This is exactly what I predicted 4 months ago on a thread at property talk. The bargains will appear but no one [...]