In any type of investment lies inherent risk. But in property, the risks can be a little more difficult to navigate, because people often confuse problems that can be mitigated for as errors of judgment. Prolonged vacancy rates, cashflow droughts and even tenants damaging your asset can all be acknowledged and addressed within your planning. […]

When the Reserve Bank announced at the beginning of this month that interest rates would be cut to an all time low of 1.75 per cent, I don’t think I was alone in my surprise. I mean, sure global economic conditions certainly couldn’t be described as optimal right now. But things appeared to be looking […]

Interest rates are at an all time low. But according to financial forecasters and analysts, further reductions are in the Reserve Bank’s future. Low rates are something to be celebrated when you’re a homeowner or property investor, right? As we’ve witnessed in other parts of the world however, they represent a double-edged sword for overall […]

Being pro-active as a landlord can make all the difference in attracting long-term tenants who look after your asset and in turn, your investment portfolio’s income. As such, it can literally pay to go the extra mile when accommodating (pun intended!) the people who are arguably your greatest allies in the sustained growth of your […]