On 7 September Governor Phillip Lowe, released a statement on behalf of the Reserve Bank detailing the latest monetary policy decision of the board. “At its meeting today, the Board decided to: maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances of zero per cent maintain the […]

Starting out as a property investor is exciting. Property investment—the strategy whereby you buy one or more properties to fuel your financial goals—is one of the most accessible (and lucrative) investment vehicles available to everyday Australians. However, many new investors don’t realise the depth and width of skills, strategies and ‘tacit knowledge’ required to run […]

Negative gearing can be a beneficial tool used in real estate investing. Buying a negatively geared investment property may allow an investor to offset the losses against their taxes. This type of investment strategy can offer substantial savings; for investors who are in the 40% and above tax bracket. The intention is to hold on […]

Naturally, all investors want to “buy low and sell high”. However, knowing how to negotiate the lowest possible price for a property doesn’t come naturally to most. For many investors, property negotiations are a source of anxiety. Negotiating a property is high-stakes. There’s a lot riding on the outcome, and it’s easy to be either […]