With growing concern over housing affordability plaguing would be first home buyers, the issue of whether to rent or buy is more hotly debated now than it has ever been.

 

As property prices continue to rise, along with interest rates and therefore mortgage repayments, many young Gen Y’s are concerned that they may have missed their opportunity to get onto the property ladder altogether. And some commentators insist that Australian housing markets are just too expensive so it makes more financial sense to rent.

 

So what is the best way to go? Do you rent or buy?

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You’ve heard about the Yuppies and the Dinks – now make room for the Mingles!

 

Over 500,000 single Baby Boomers are a force to be reckoned with in the proeprty markets.  They're single, they’re independent and know what they want and they probably have pets.

This means an increasing demand for smaller houses, units and pet-friendly apartments. Read on to find out how you can take advantage of this.....

While many Australians get involved in property investment, most don’t achieve the financial independence they desire.

 

It’s not because they lack the drive or ambition to become rich and it’s not even necessarily a lack of knowledge. Nine times out of ten, the reason most investors fail is because of their mindset – the way they think about money and their relationship with it.

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Working with property investor’s day-in, day-out for the last 8 years has given me fantastic insights and taught me valuable lessons. I’ve been able to observe the way people make decisions, the quality of those decisions and the consequences – both good and bad.

 

Today, I thought I would share with you the top 3 most common mistakes that I see property investors make.  In my opinion, avoiding these mistakes increases your chances of being a successful investor by a factor of 10 – if not more. Therefore, if you own property or are looking to make a start, read on…

Median home values are one of the most cited stats in the property market. But as with any single measure, there are flaws in this method that investors need to avoid being misled by. In this article, originally published in Your Investment Property magazine, Kit Kadlec discusses the trouble with relying on median price data.

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I know it’s often said that timing is everything when investing, but I’ll let you in on a little secret - that’s not really the case. Timing is one of the most misunderstood concepts with regard to investing. The truth is successful investors know how to create wealth at any point in a cycle.

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A recent report released by economic research firm Commsec, revealed that Australia is currently witnessing its biggest population boom in history, as a record 253,415 migrants arrived on our shores in 2008. This translates to almost 700 new arrivals every day.  

 

Additionally, we are currently experiencing a baby boom, with 296,700 babies born during 2008, representing the highest rate of births reported since quarterly records began 27 years ago.

So what does this mean for property investors? Read on to find out...

The family home isn’t what it used to be, thanks to the modern-day trappings of the 21st century.

In this insightful observation of the evolution of Aussie homes, originally published in Australian Property Investor magazine, demographer and commentator Bernard Salt takes us on a humorous tour of our changing tastes in project home design.

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Solicitor Tim O'Dwyer gives readers some tips on how to deal with the seller's real estate agent when you're buying a property...

In this article, originally published in Australian Property Investor magazine, Jeremy Gough gives some valuable advice to first home buyers looking to get their foot in the proverbial property door...