Blog tagged as Property Investment

What Is A Housing Bubble And How Does It Affect Your Ability To Invest Wisely?

What Is A Housing Bubble And How Does It Affect Your Ability To Invest Wisely?

By Suze

A housing bubble is a period of rapid growth in property prices, followed by a drop in prices back to the original point. For example if the market started at $300 000 and inflated rapidly and unexpectedly to $600 000, then fell over time to the $300 000 mark or below, this cycle could be termed a ‘...
20-07-15 11:26 PM - Comment(s)
Lending Policy Changes

Lending Policy Changes

By Suze

While the Reserve Bank has dropped interest rates, APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) is trying to cool Sydney’s housing market by scrutinizing banks’ lending policies for investment purposes.  This has led to many lending policy changes by the major four banks...

10-06-15 11:15 PM - Comment(s)
Are One Bedroom Apartments A Good Investment?

Are One Bedroom Apartments A Good Investment?

By Suze

This is one of the most common questions I am asked.  And yes, they certainly are. One bedroom apartments are gaining in popularity, largely due to the increase in Gen Y numbers renting, the question is what constitutes the right one-bedroom apartment as an investment property? There are a...
25-05-15 11:22 PM - Comment(s)
What Are You Going To Tell The Kids? 5 Golden Rules Of Property Investment

What Are You Going To Tell The Kids? 5 Golden Rules Of Property Investment

By Suze

Have you ever thought about writing down your essential tips for life to hand down to your kids, to help them on their way?  I mean, not just about the ‘meaning of life’, but more the practical side of life. How they can build themselves a secure financial foundation that will set them up for a...
12-05-15 09:30 PM - Comment(s)
The RBA Makes Further Cuts To The Cash Rate

The RBA Makes Further Cuts To The Cash Rate

By Suze

What does this mean for Sydney's already over-inflated property market?


Two weeks ago, we met with a young couple who live and work in Sydney and want to buy their first home in Sydney. They've been married for a few years and plan to start a family in the next year or two. After months of going to a...

06-05-15 11:44 PM - Comment(s)