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20 Sep 2022 · A family trust is not only an estate planning tool, but can also be used in property investing. Let’s discuss the advantages of putting a house into a family trust.

13 Jan 2014 · Many small investors are making money by subdividing residential investment properties that were only eligible for one dwelling under the old R-codes. There continues to be uncertainty around what can and can't be developed on a property and many investors and homeowners unfortunately make big decisions based on wrong assumptions that end up …

27 Feb 2024 · The FAST 50 is back for 2025, with the aim of delivering unparalleled insights into the suburbs set to soar across the coming 12 months, marking the ideal starting point for residential property investors seeking out growth over the coming year. Download the FAST 50 2025 report here. The groundbreaking report is the culmination of months of planning and …

This allows investors to know just how much of their principal and how much of their interest, they are paying off each month.

Property funds can offer all the perks of share market investment within the familiar context of bricks and mortar. According to Michael Doble, the head of real estate securities at APN Property Group, property funds allow individuals to pool their money to invest in extensive property portfolios. “It’s a pooled investment created in a trust structure that private clients can invest in ...

Smart Property Investment gathers up-to-date market information to identify the fastest growing suburbs across Australian state and territories—New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.

2 Jan 2025 · A network that has been assessing affordability around Australia’s capital suburbs for more than 10 years has gradually shifted its perspective on what it means to be “affordable”.

15 Nov 2023 · Borrowers often wonder how they could increase their borrowing capacity and buy multiple investment properties. Mortgage broker Eva Loisance offers her tips on how to nail it.