Investing in property – capital growth or high yield?
Property investors need to ask “What’s more important when investing in property, capital growth or high yield?” Goal 1 – to create wealth – you need Capital Growth As an investor, personally I favor capital growth oriented assets. I want my investments to go up over time. My expectation is that an investment property should […]
“Victorian public housing waiting list at 82,000” says ABC News
“Victorian public housing waiting list at 82,000 and growing by 500 a month”, says ABC News. That’s a huge amount of people seeking accommodation assistance from the Victorian Government. The article advised that the Victorian Council of Social Service is seeking action to compel developers to provide a percentage of their projects for public housing. They […]
Benefits of solar power for property investors
It’s time to consider the benefits of solar power for property investors in Australia. It’s no secret that green energy is a blazing market in Australia. As the green energy revolution spreads across the globe, solar power is now impacting on the rental markets of Australia. Investors need to pay attention. Ask yourself, would your […]
Solar power in investment properties
Solar power in investment properties can add value and be a good investment. Tenants pay the utility bills and anything that will lower their cost of living is good. Tenants may be willing to pay above market rent for properties with solar technology. Also, have solar power might mean your investment property leases more quickly […]
Property Update at North Melbourne Football Club
This week we were invited to be part of a panel discussion at the North Melbourne Football Club to examine how real estate plays a part in overall financial fitness. The audience was made up of players and staff looking to educate themselves on what the benefits of owning good property are and how to invest in […]
Impulsive Property Buying – What Can Go Wrong?
Impulsive Property Buying – What Can Go Wrong? If you’re in the market for a property or just have an interest in real estate you’ve probably been to an auction. Tensions are high, adrenaline is pumping, serious bidders are eyeing off their competition and vendors are nervously lurking about in anticipation. Auctions are dramatic spectacles […]
Buyer Solutions successful buying in St Albans
Buyer Solutions has proudly bought recently in the “super hot” St Albans market. Not only did we buy, we bought well And here’s why……………… Our property was a brick home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas on approximately 650 square metres of land by private sale. The offer on this property went […]
That’s Capital Growth
This month our investor client sold his property and was hugely rewarded by taking Buyer Solutions investment advice three years ago. Bought August 2013 for $500,000 Sold August, 2016 for $701,000 Great investment selected and bought by Buyer Solutions for a client who bought four properties with our assistance. Whilst we regularly hear stories about […]
New Building Codes for Small Apartments in Victoria
We are seeing them everywhere. New apartment buildings are popping up like mushrooms after a warm and damp season. They are advertised for sale in glossy brochures and through expensive marketing campaigns boasting state of the art finishes and promising potential buyers the moon at affordable prices. In reality, many of the new apartment buildings […]
Location, Amenities and Property Prices
At Buyer Solutions, we know that location, amenities and property prices are uniquely aligned to influence property prices. So here are some tips that may help both home buyers and investors to secure a better property. Key Amenities people look for when buying a property. We were recently asked if good schools drive up real […]