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Government Incentive for New Homes Extended for Another Three Months $10,000 to buy new property will likely end
16th Jan 2012
Well, it has now officially been confirmed. The QLD State Government’s incentive of $10,000 for all buyers of new property, designed to stimulate the residential building industry and local property market, has just been extended for another three months!
Time runs out for state government incentive to buy new
24th Nov 2011
Queensland property buyers are quickly running out of time to claim the full incentive of up to $35,000 to buy a new home, according to leading Brisbane Property Investment Consultants, Grow Consulting Group.
Brisbane rents increasing faster than capital growth on homes
9th May 2011
It is comparatively almost worth your while buying a home rather than renting due to a rapid increase in rental growth, according to leading Brisbane Property Investment Consultants, Grow Consulting Group.
Property investors looking for high yields and long term capital growth advised to buy now
1st Mar 2011
Property investors who are determined to benefit from higher than average yields are advised to enter the market now, according to leading Brisbane Property Investment Consultants, Grow Consulting Group.
Flood disaster divides results for brisbane property investors
20th Jan 2011
The recent flooding disaster in Brisbane has divided local property market investors, with some scoring and others suffering enormous loss, according to leading Brisbane Property Investment Consultants, Grow Consulting Group.
Brisbane buyers market provides local opportunities for real estate investors
23rd Dec 2010
The current buyers market in Brisbane provides the perfect environment in which to invest locally, according to leading Brisbane Property Investment Consultants, Grow Consulting Group.
Stamp duty concession means local property investors consider sydney as place of opportunity
9th Nov 2010
Current stamp duty concessions in New South Wales make this a market of opportunity for local property investors. The NSW Home Builders Bonus means property not yet started construction, under $600,000, and exchanges between 1 July 2010 and 1 July 2012, are eligible for the 100% stamp duty concession.
Property myths busted - Part 3
10th Apr 2010
It is understandable that would-be investors are afraid that they will choose the â
Brisbane property market best in Australia
18th Apr 2010
A recent survey by PRD Nationwide has revealed national investors rate Brisbane as the capital city with the best property investment opportunities. Forty-five per cent of respondents to the poll said Brisbane has the best investment opportunities, while Sydney accounted for only 25 per cent. Melbourne followed at 17 per cent, but all other capital cities scored very low.
What is a deposit?
19th Apr 2010
This is the sum that you contribute in cash to the cost of buying your home. Despite the changes in home loan availability, you can still buy a house with very little deposit at all, but it is important to understand the costs involved in doing so. Most people save a 20% deposit because with a 20% deposit, you can completely avoid having to pay any lender's mortgage insurance (LMI).
Property myths busted part two
10th Mar 2010
The widely assumed profile of first home buyers is misleading. A recent report published in The Australian that referred to a survey in which one fifth of first home buyers would â
House Investment Brisbane
10th Feb 2010
Activity among investors is already backing up reports that 2010 is to be the year of the investor, and Brisbane is the investorsâ
Buying off the plan
20th Apr 2010
Buying off the plan allows you to buy a property for the future at todayâ
Identifying potential Growth opportunities
24th Nov 2009
The suburb is only one factor property buyers should consider when deciding which property to purchase as an investment. Whilst suburbs currently showing great potential for capital growth include New Farm, Newstead, Kelvin Grove and Woolloongabba among others, there are more boxes to tick than the location of the property.
What influences interest rates?
13th Nov 2010
While the announcement of a rise in interest rates usually sends the media into a feeding frenzy, and home owners desperately clutching onto their wallets in fear of higher monthly payments, this decision by the Reserve Bank actually indicates a healthy, confident economy.
Property Myths Busted Part 1
12th Feb 2010
Many people are surprised at their lending capacity, as they werenâ
Property investment numbers on the up
16th Mar 2010
The latest data released by the Australian Financial Group mortgage index has indicated the proportion of mortgages being taken by investors is the highest in the survey's four-year history, and a 25% increase from just six months ago in August 2009.
When is property settlement?
25th Mar 2010
The settlement date normally is four to six week after the exchange of contracts (unless you have purchased a property off the plan!). The settlement date is the day when the buyer, having paid the rest of the house price, receives the keys to his home.
Determining the next property growth sector
12th Dec 2009
For the first time in nearly 100 years, unmarried Australians are in a majority, and 25% of households contain only one person (over 2 million people live on their own), up from 14% in 1971. According to the Bureau of Statistics, by 2013, couples without children and people living on their own will make up the vast majority of families living in Australia, and this means that, moving forward, there will be less deman...
Is your Investment Portfolio Reflecting your Needs?
18th Dec 2009
Just because you had your personal and financial situation assessed by a property investment consultant and put into practise a year (or more) ago, doesnâ
Local Property Values Increase in Brisbane while rents tipped to spike
18th Dec 2009
An uncertain economy has not impacted negatively on the Brisbane housing market this year, with values increasing over the last 12 months, house prices in Brisbane have increased by 1.59% and units have increased by 1.11%. Recent statistics indicate that there has been an 11.71% per annum increase in Brisbane over the last 10 years for houses and 10.55% per annum for units. Investors who bought and held their propert...
Long and short term property investment Brisbane
16th Feb 2010
The Brisbane property market provides opportunities for investors looking to reap the rewards in both the long and short term. Over the long term, property does increase in value. Recent statistics indicate that there has been an 11.71% per annum increase in Brisbane over the last ten years for houses and 10.55% per annum for units. Investors who bought and held their property over the last ten years will definitely...
Negative & positive gearing explained
25th Jan 2010
Put simply, gearing is borrowing money to invest. By adding borrowed funds to your own funds, you increase the total amount invested. So the returns, as a proportion of your original capital, are 'geared up', or magnified. So, whatâ
