Buying Property Strategies - Investment Strategies

• 5 steps to buying a property sight unseen

  Increased connectivity and evolving technology has made ‘buying blind’ a more feasible prospect than ever before – but investing in a property without physically reviewing it is still a process that requires plenty of careful research. read more

• Big benefits of buying regional property

  Regional property is capturing investors’ attention as prices retract in many of the major capital cities. But before you join the throngs of buyers fleeing the metro’s borders, what are the risks to be aware of? Jacqueline So reports read more

• Seeing patterns in the cycles

  Property investment is a long-term strategy in a cyclic industry. How can investors best become aware of these cycles, and what does the future hold for the Australian property market? Your Investment Property speaks to OpenCorp to find out read more

• Investing regionally for positive profits

  Looking for a sea change – or tree change – in your investments? Located just outside of Port Macquarie, Poet’s Ridge might be the idyllic addition to your portfolio you’ve been seeking read more

• Best Suburbs in Sydney to Invest in Airbnb Property

  Seasonality has a big impact on short term rental and Airbnb occupancy rates so it’s important to choose the right locations for your investment property. read more

• Hidden costs of buying a property

  We often focus on the purchase price when shopping for an investment property – or on the deposit needed to secure it. But what are some of the other fees that get lost in calculation? read more

• Big risks of buying budget

  In the current climate, in which many properties have high price tags and gaining loan approval can be diffi cult, budget properties seem to be the perfect solution for investors. However, they come with their own challenges. read more

• Tiny homes: Step for investors, leap for recognition?

  A small means for a big-minded lifestyle, tiny homes have set the agenda for both sustainable and affordable living. But with them still being recognised as less than a house, owners and investors have instrumented broader strategies – and at a time when the urban is becoming denser, and household debt is soaring higher, the relevance of their movement has become far from tiny read more

• Buying homes that are in high-rental demand

  One secret to property success? Prioritising the types of properties that are in high demand with renters, to ensure a strong ongoing stream of income read more