Sasha Karen

Demand for home loans on the rise

The latest analysis of November’s housing finance data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics by Mortgage Choice reveals that demand for home loans are on the up and up ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 19 Jan 2018

9 out of 10 properties flipped for profit in 2017: CoreLogic

Flipping properties in 2017 proved to be a low-risk venture with the overwhelming majority of properties being sold for a profit, according to a new report by CoreLogic

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 18 Jan 2018

House building may be ‘stronger than many analysts expect’ in 2018

The construction of residential properties in the latter half of 2017 defied expectations of softening activity, ending on what the Housing Industry Association says is a ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 18 Jan 2018

The profits and perils of pools: avoiding over-capitalisation

With a heat wave predicted for south-east Australia soon, it’s important to consider ways to make your property appealing in the warmer months. However, you just can’t ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 17 Jan 2018

The top financial goal and burden for 2018 revealed: paying off mortgages

Over one quarter of all Australians have said their first financial priority this year is to pay off their mortgage, but it is also seen by most as a big problem ...

FINANCE • Tue, 16 Jan 2018

How you can avoid a $14k short-term renting ‘nightmare’

With over one in six Australians accidentally damaging some aspect of their holiday accommodation, short-term holiday PMs need to make sure they take all the necessary ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 15 Jan 2018

Selling property is one of life’s most stressful tasks, survey reveals

The results of a new survey confirm what many investors potentially see as hyperbole – selling a property is one of the most stressful experiences in life, with real ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 11 Jan 2018

Avoid flat fee agents, industry body warns

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has warned sellers on going to agents who ask for upfront fees, as it poses a real risk of not getting the best ...

FINANCE • Thu, 11 Jan 2018

What to do and not do when buying into a development

Buying into a development can seem like a daunting task for some people, and so the CEO of a construction company, who is also an investor, shares tips on how you can ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 10 Jan 2018