Just as Australian homeowners reeled from last week's announcement of another rise in interest rates, it seems there may be even further hikes in the near future - so what can you do to reduce the impact? Read More...

So tenants in common have nothing to do with landlords and you can’t be registered as the owner of a property in Queensland if you are under 18? These are two of a number of terms found in the real estate industry that may at first glance seem a little confusing for first time property owners and investors.

But help is at hand with Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) accredited agencies being able to explain terminology to first time buyers and investors, and the REIQ’s guide to real estate lingo giving you the heads up on terms often used in the industry. Read More...

Employees in mining and inner metropolitan areas generally had the highest average wage and salary incomes in Australia in 2003-04, according to figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Read More...

The bear trap has sprung.

John Q. Homeowner seemed unaware that his foot was in the bear trap and that he willingly put it there. Lured on by promises of 1% financing and no money down millions of folks who lusted after owning their own home signed papers without a thought to the future. Read More...

Capital gains is the income that a person gets from the sale of an investment. These investments may take the form of a piece of real estate property like a house or a farm. It can also be a family business or even a work of art. The capital gain is basically defined as the difference between the money that is realized from the sale of an asset and the price that was paid for it. Read More...

Property Developers have been using a strategy of funding their developments using 2nd Mortgages for many years. This strategy can also be applied to property renovations with great results. Read More...