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Brisbane Property Good for Rental Returns

Property investors would do well to consider purchasing their next investment property in Brisbane, according to a recent release from RP Data. According to the release, rental returns in Brisbane over the past 12 months were above average and the unit market in particular is worth considering as an investment area. Further working in the favour of property investors is the relatively low cost of buying into the property market, with the gap between property prices in Brisbane and other east coast cities widening. Unit prices in Brisbane are also amongst the lowest in the country. A good property investment loan ... read more...

Investor Opportunities on Sunshine Coast

Conditions remain highly favourable for real estate investors on the Sunshine Coast, according to leading mortgage broker Loan Market. Loan Market Sunshine Coast broker Dean Smith said there were more opportunities for investors due to the increased difficulties first home buyers faced getting into the market. “First home buyers have largely dropped out of the market due to a combination of higher interest rates, the end of the boosted First Home Owners Grant and stricter lending practises by the banks,” Mr Smith said. “The first half of this year has seen the resurgence of the property investor and they are driving ... read more...

Property Investment Finance Toowong

Loan Market Toowong mortgage broker, Euan Brown, is passionate about property investment finance structures that really work for the investor. "It's no secret that good property investment is an excellent way to create wealth for the future," said Euan. "But a good property investment loan structure can help boost that wealth more than you may realise; or on the flipside, the wrong investment loan may cost you." Euan works with accountants and financial planners to ensure that your investment loan really suits your goals and strategies. His background in banking and financial planning is a bonus also when it comes to assisting property investors. read more...

SMSF Loans and Property Investment

One way to invest in property is to purchase using your self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). SMSF can borrow money to purchase investment properties using a SMSF loan, which works much like a regular property investment loan. By purchasing property using a SMSF loan, you can direct the possible cash flow and capital gains benefits of property investment straight into your retirement savings. Any property held by a SMSF cannot be accessed for equity, and there are rules surrounding capital gains tax when selling that are important to take into account. There are some requirements that are specific to SMSF loans so make ... read more...

Access Equity for Property Investment

Property investment can be a good tool for wealth creation, according to Loan Market Maylands mortgage broker, Carol Martin, as long as your property investment loans are structured in the right way. But before you consider how to structure your property investment loans, you need to have the finances required to invest in the first place. "That's where equity in your existing home can help," says Carol. "By accessing the equity in your home, you can start investing in property much earlier than might otherwise have been the case, giving you longer to create wealth and set up your financial future." Equity ... read more...

Adelaide Potential Hotspot for Investors

Rental vacancies have hit a near 20-year low in metropolitan Adelaide, according to a Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) report, opening up opportunities for property investors. Loan Market Kent Town mortgage broker, David Marsland, said the REISA show that rental vacancies in Adelaide's East are particularly low. As a mortgage broker with a lot of experience with investment property loans, David believes that finding the correct loan structure is just as important as finding the right property when it comes to successful investing. "There are some great opportunities for property investors in Adelaide right now, but that ... read more...

Investors – Why You Need a Quantity Surveyor

Sandra Crossland from LoanMarket, St Ives has teamed up with BMT Quantity Surveyors to provide Investors with not only tax savings on their investment property, but also a discounted rate on their BMT Report. In the 2008-2009 financial year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reviewed 28,400 tax returns resulting in revenue adjustments of $65.1 million. They also sent 134,800 letters to individuals explaining how to declare rental income and claim rental property deductions correctly. In the event of an audit, it is essential that Property Investors have a tax depreciation report prepared by a specialist Quantity Surveying firm who will stand ... read more...

Herman Wong – Sydney Mortgage Broker

With his strong professional and academic background, Sydney mortgage broker Herman Wong knows how lenders operate, how they approve loans and how to get your loan application secured and settled as quickly and smoothly as possible. Even in the most complex situations, Herman can structure your loan and help you manage it on an ongoing basis. He is also an expert at analysing investment and financial risks, particularly in property investment, in order to assist you build and grow your property investment portfolio and achieve your financial goals. My wife and I have successfully completed somewhat difficult housing finance deals ... read more...

Property Investment Rules Australia

If you're from overseas and considering investing in Australia, it's important you understand the Foreign Investment Rules for residential real estate. Australia’s foreign investment rules are designed to ensure that foreign investment benefits the sector, by adding to the residential housing supply and promoting new construction activity. Under Australian law, non-residents, i.e. foreign buyers living overseas, are prohibited from purchasing established (already built and lived in) residential property. Non-residents are permitted to purchase new housing, or vacant land that is developed within 24 months of purchase, subject to pre-approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). All non-residents must notify ... read more...

Gold Coast Property Investment Loans

Loans to property investors on the Gold Coast made up nearly 30 per cent of all home loans written by Loan Market Gold Coast mortgage brokers in 2009. And that percentage is expected to rise in 2010 as property investors increase their presence in the property market; in fact enquiries to Loan Market about investment finance have risen substantially over recent months. If you are considering investing in property on the Gold Coast, it pays to get a local expert to assist you with your investment finance requirements, as there are a number of special circumstances that ... read more...