API Property Investing Tips



  • How to maintain a tenant and improve your rental return
  • 09/20/2011 12:04 PM
  • We all want a great tenant and the rent on our investment property to go through the roof. Both can be hard to find and in terms of rent, even harder to keep increasing.
  • How do household formation rates affect property?
  • 07/27/2011 03:31 PM
  • The biggest driver of demand for residential property is the household formation rate, according to Property Planning Australia (PPA).
  • Don’t forget to claim depreciation
  • 05/19/2011 01:06 PM
  • There's nothing more exciting than buying your first investment property and getting that first slip from your property manager to show your rent coming in. However, rental income is just the start. Around tax time, there are even more ways to help you pay off your investment – and one of those is by getting a property depreciation schedule that you can claim on tax.
  • Now the time for first property investment?
  • 03/31/2011 02:16 PM
  • For those who purchased their first home in recent years, it could be a case of 'no better time than now' to consider taking their first steps into property investment.
  • Much to consider in property partnership
  • 03/24/2011 08:54 PM
  • Those who are keen to get on the first rung of the property ownership ladder but don't have the deposit and/or income behind them to do it on their own might consider 'buying in partnership'.
  • Tips to keep tenants happy and add value to your property
  • 03/22/2011 10:03 AM
  • We've heard about adding value to an investment property, but have you ever considered a cool and cheap way to do it? Air conditioning is relatively cheap and will keep the tenants happy. It will also add a bit of value to your investment property.
  • First homebuyers: the new old rules for buying property
  • 03/17/2011 10:35 AM
  • Buying your first home may not be as easy as it used to be, but it's definitely achievable, according to Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers.
  • Tips to keep good tenants and secure a longer lease
  • 01/06/2011 10:23 AM
  • As many strategically timed leases are up for renewal this month in what is typically a hot rental market nationally, landlords can afford to be a little fussier but the dream long-term tenant can still be hard to find, according to Damian Collins of Perth-based Momentum Wealth.
  • Top 5 most expensive repairs in housing
  • 11/25/2010 12:44 PM
  • Investors looking to buy a bargain might think they’re saving money by avoiding a building and pest inspection, but the exact opposite is often the case. Archicentre, the property and building services division of the Australian Institute of Architects, says 80 per cent of property transactions don’t have an inspection for structural or termite problems.
  • Crucial tips when considering a unit investment
  • 11/05/2010 03:56 PM
  • As infill and high-density apartment living rapidly appear on city landscapes across the nation it’s important to know what to consider when buying one as an investment, according to a Western Australian multi-unit builder.
  • Top tips for making a property purchase less scary
  • 11/04/2010 11:57 AM
  • While first time property buyers are often spooked by the long-term financial obligation of a mortgage, fearing that it may reign in their way of life, Mortgage Choice spokeswoman Kristy Sheppard explains that it doesn’t have to put an end to all of life’s luxuries.
  • 8 ways to avoid tenants being behind in rent
  • 10/07/2010 12:39 PM
  • High rent arrears rates and maintenance costs can be easily avoided with eight handy tips, according to Michelle Williams of Launceston-based @Home Property Management Solutions.
  • Nail down every detail when buying off-the-plan apartments
  • 09/07/2010 02:22 PM
  • As off-the-plan apartment purchases increase in popularity, buyers should nail down every detail prior to signing a contract, according to Archicentre Queensland manager Ian Agnew.
  • Top tips to trim mortgages
  • 08/09/2010 03:42 PM
  • There are easy ways to save money on home mortgages, according to Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management.
  • How to raise value through energy efficiency
  • 08/05/2010 05:32 PM
  • Increasing the energy efficiency star rating of a house by one star has increased its value by three per cent in the Australian Capital Territory, according to a recent study.