Buying Property Strategies - Investment Strategies

• Where do we go from here?

  The recent currency devaluation by the Chinese government has sent jitters through global markets as fears grow regarding a Chinese economic downturn and the impacts this may have world-wide as China is the second largest economy in the world. read more

• Set and Forget Property Investing

  So what if you want to purchase property but don’t want to become a property expert, want to avoid risks and don’t want the added burden of managing property? Some properties are more hands on than others and people should look for different types of properties based on their stage of life and financial goals. read more

• Engaging the right buyer’s agent

  A buyer’s agent can help you secure a better property, a better price, or both, provided you engage the right one. But before you do, we ask the experts which is the better investment: using a buyer’s agent, or getting a property education? Sarah Megginson reports read more

• Regions on the rise

  As property prices continue to increase in the city, regional areas are looking more and more attractive to astute investors. read more

• Should investors avoid Melbourne's inner suburbs?

  Investors looking for a safe investment may find better deals outside the Melbourne CBD, for a few reasons. read more

• Targeting under-market deals: Profiting from ‘high mortgage stress’ suburbs

  New research has revealed the areas throughout Australia that are experiencing the highest levels of mortgage delinquency. It begs the question: could you (and should you) profit from suburbs struggling with high mortgage stress? Sarah Megginson reports read more

• Using a buyer’s agent vs going DIY

  We ask the experts which is the better investment: using a buyer’s agent, or getting a property education? read more

• Invest in your future

  Generally speaking, your 20s are about career development, with a focus on building assets and wealth. Your 30s, 40s and 50s are about finding ways to manage and protect your wealth; you might be interested in investments and saving for your retirement, or possibly for your children’s education. In your late 50s or 60s, if you’re lucky, you reach that all-important milestone “retirement” and you realise that you have extra time and money to spend on things like vacations or luxury vehicles. read more

• Many roads to property investment riches

  Navigating property investment can be a challenge for even the savvy investor. Whether you’re looking for a long-term or a short-term investment, your goals involve securing a financial future for your family or reducing your taxable income, there are many options to consider. read more