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Australia’s Population Boom: Challenges and Opportunities

Australia is experiencing rapid population growth, and the latest data indicates that the record population increase observed in 2022 has continued into 2023. This surge in population is primarily driven by a notable increase in net migration following the pandemic-related border closures. The influx of people, particularly students, into Australia is defying the usual trend of students departing after completing their terms. This demographic shift highlights the pressing need for more housing to accommodate the growing population and enhanced infrastructure to ensure a high quality of life in our cities. According to a recent report from PropTrack, the population grew …

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Understanding the risks and rewards of investing in real estate in regional areas vs. capital cities

By Kate Hill

Investing in property can be a lucrative investment strategy, but as we’ve written about before it is important to understand the risks and rewards associated with investing in regional areas versus capital cities. The debate continues. Investing in property in regional areas can offer investors lower property prices and potentially higher rental yields compared to investing in capital cities. However, regional areas can also come with their own set of risks such as lower demand and limited tenant pool, leading to longer vacancy periods and potentially lower rental income. Additionally, regional areas may not experience the same level of capital …

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Why the City of Stirling is Perth’s hottest market

By Kate Hill

Perth is currently the star property market across the nation, with strong sales activity and price growth occurring.Plus, Perth now has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at 3.6 per cent. The West Australian capital city is firing on all cylinders with one location showing particularly robust market conditions. I’m talking about the City of Stirling, which is located in the northern suburbs of Perth, about 10 kilometres from the central business direct. The area covers a substantial 105 square kilometre and is the largest local government area by population in Western Australia. What makes Stirling so …

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Finding the right location for your investment property

By Kate Hill

Investing in a property can be a great way to grow your wealth, generate passive income, and build equity. Some consider now to be a truly wonderful opportunity to make that investment here in Australia. However, it will come as no surprise to anyone that the success of your investment largely depends on the location of the property and the property type itself. Choosing the right location can make a significant difference in the rental income, property value, and overall returns on your investment. Here is a short selection of tips on how to find the right location for an …

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Northern Perth has investment prospects aplenty

By Kate Hill

Can you imagine a region that runs along a pristine coastline but also has a gorgeous lake and a national park within in its boundaries and a booming economy and infrastructure program? Of course, such a location is attractive to everyone – which means its property market has all the hallmarks of being a stellar investment location. The oasis I am talking about is Northern Perth, encompassing the Wanneroo local council area, which is located a mere 12 kilometres from the city centre and stretches north. Not only is Northern Perth seen as the fastest growing in Perth – and …

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How to buy Interstate Property

By Kate Hill

All savvy property investors are open to buying property interstate, as they aren’t bound to one particular area they ‘know’ or even ’like’ – and so will use up-to-date data to determine where the next hotspots are, to help them to maximise their return, rather than buy in areas they are familiar with, or live close to. But when you’re getting ready to buy in new locations – even buying interstate – it’s of course extremely important that you do your due diligence, and you know what you are getting into. Every state has its own laws, opportunities and flaws – and …

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How to buy well-priced property in a rising market

By Kate Hill

The media is telling us that property prices are plummeting. While in some locations property markets are taking a breather, other areas continue to thrive. So as property values continue to rise, getting a great deal requires good planning, patience, and plenty of commitment. Here we look at the elements to consider around how to buy property for the best possible price. When you have done your due diligence and appropriate research, and know what the market values are in the location you are focused on, then you will know what you can expect when looking to buy property that fits your plan. If a …

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How to retire early

By Kate Hill

It can seem a real pipe-dream for many Property Investors to have enough equity to retire early. But there are plenty of young investors doing just that. When we look at property prices these days, the costs of maintaining a portfolio, and the amount of net worth we’ll need to retire, it can seem a long way off to young investors. But if you want to speed up your retirement, and maximise your returns, as young successful investors show us, there’s no point waiting until tomorrow to get started with smart investing. What are some strategies for retiring early? It …

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4 Affordable Investment-grade Suburbs Revealed

By Kate Hill

It might seem counter-intuitive, but this year is actually better than last year for prospective property buyers looking to purchase strategically, according to a leading national buyers’ agent. With lending for homebuyers and investors reducing since interest rates began rising at the start of May, as well as property prices softening in many locations, opportunities were opening up for savvy buyers with smaller budgets, Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill said. “Some of the property prices that emotional homebuyers were paying last year were completely bonkers to the tell the truth,” Ms Hill said. “This meant that we stayed on the …

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