Lucy Dean

The first step for new investors: ‘Start from the bottom’

If you have yet to dip your toe into the pool that is property investment, the most important thing for new investors is to “start from the bottom”, the co-founder of a ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 29 Aug 2018

How the Australian property marketplace could change

Affordability is often on the minds of the general public, and that, combined with rental opportunities, are reshaping the Australian dream of living in a home.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 13 Jul 2018

Labor negative gearing reforms would push interest rates up, push value down

New research has found that if Labor's proposed blanket negative gearing reform came into effect, some investors could see their interest rates go up and property values ...

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 13 Jun 2018

Bernard Salt: Feng shui to help raise property prices

Feng shui might be all about harmonising with your environment, but it can also help your property's value reach enlightenment and rise to a higher price point.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 05 Jun 2018

Loan rates could rise further, investment firm warns

While the cash rate is unlikely to move any time soon, Australian investors could still face difficulty with rates on home loans, an investment firm has claimed.

FINANCE • Mon, 28 May 2018

5 steps to building a retirement portfolio

It is possible to retire on passive income from your portfolio, but there are certain steps you should take along the way. Here are one expert’s five steps to making your ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 17 May 2018

APRA lending change to result in investors paying ‘a little bit more’

With APRA’s removal of the 10 per cent investor lending growth cap, one expert has claimed that the playing field has “changed permanently”, and investors can expect to ...

FINANCE • Fri, 27 Apr 2018

APRA removes 10% restriction on investor loan growth

APRA has announced that it plans to abolish the 10 per cent investor loan growth benchmark, as it has “served its purpose”.

FINANCE • Wed, 25 Apr 2018

APRA measures have ‘driven investors out’, new report finds

APRA’s tightened lending requirements have succeeded in pushing investors out of the property market, and the price growth slowdown has been in line with expectations, ...

FINANCE • Fri, 06 Apr 2018