We are Going LIVE with Investor Education (3747 Reads)

PIAA: Welcome to the second of a series of evenings presented by PIAA to introduce its Property Investment Education for Investors.

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First home Buyers Taking Advantage of Strong Conditions (3732 Reads)

Released: Monday 16 February, 2009
First home buyers take advantage of strong buying conditions

In the latest RP Data Property Pulse, National Research Director Tim Lawless confirmed that the combined effect of the Federal Government's First Home Buyer stimulus incentives coupled with historically low interest rates and prime buying conditions, has seen the number of housing loans for first home buyers jump.

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Buying Off the Plan (5728 Reads)

Buying property ‘off the plan’, has become a popular choice for Australian investors. Delayed settlement and increased tax savings can prove enticing. But there are risks. Here are some tips to help make ‘off the plan’ purchases work for you.

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Mining Towns Offer the next big returns on investment - Moranbah (8844 Reads)

Dotted through the Queensland hinterland are little towns that are playing host to major new mining enterprises. They are small towns that have had sleepy livelihoods and haven’t shown up on the hot spot radar compared to their glamorous coastal neighbours.

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Skill up during Christmas slowdown (3720 Reads)

While the Christmas season can be one of the busiest times for businesses, January can be the slowest. Instead of riding out the slow wave, take control of January by using the time to plan and train yourself and your staff. There are a number of great resources that can help January become a period of up-skilling and planning for growth for the year ahead.
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The 2008 Budget Overview for Investors (6093 Reads)

Whilst some of the details of the 2008 Federal Budget are still to be fleshed out it seems that the overall impact for investors will continue following the current trend. Growing demand for housing, short supply and increasing migration are all factors that will all put pressure on both rents and house prices.
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Sustainable Homes (4369 Reads)

Across Queensland, the summer of 2008 will be remembered for the rain that came. In some places it caused floods, in others it helped alleviate a water crisis the likes of which we’ve never seen.
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Waterfront Property outperforms in QLD (5215 Reads)

Living the good life next door to a golf course, and the allure of waterfront property, help explain the top performing suburbs in Queensland last year.
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Housing Affordability getting worse (4916 Reads)

The likely hood of low-income Australians ever owning their own home is now so remote that drastic measures are needed, according to Housing Minister Tanya Plibersek.
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Commercial Property Strong in Brisbane (4339 Reads)

Brisbane’s Commercial Property Market strength is underpinned by its 1.3% vacancy rate. According to data released by Jones Lang LaSalle a pre commitment of 70% of the 145,000 sq meters of commercial space due for completion over the next few months, will provide a strong basis for growth.
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Rate hikes dampen construction levels (5239 Reads)

The level of completed construction work fell 1% to $28.9bn in the December 2007 quarter, with cost pressures remaining the primary concern for the building industry after swelling by 5.5% in 12 months.
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Australia to use tax credits to lift housing investment: report (8352 Reads)

The Rudd government will offer corporate investors a tax credit of $6,000 per dwelling to entice superannuation funds to invest in affordable housing according to a report by the Australian Financial Review.
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Homebuyers "unaware" of green properties (5027 Reads)

Despite claims of the growing popularity of eco-friendly housing, a large number of first homebuyers are not familiar with the concept, a new report revealed.
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Rudd unveils incentives for property investors (9532 Reads)

Property investors received a boost this week with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's announcement of significant expansions to the proposed National Rental Affordability Scheme.
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Resources boom underpinning top QLD suburbs (6962 Reads)

Nine of the top 10 performing Queensland suburbs over the past year are located in or close to resource-rich areas, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
REIQ figures released today show that in the 12 months to the end of September, median house price growth has been the strongest in the suburban areas of Mt Isa, Belyando, Bowen and Cloncurry.
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Sea change: the next wave (4711 Reads)

The sea change phenomenon has arguably been the most talked about Australian property trend of the past decade.
In the summer edition of Queensland Property & Lifestyle, the sea change affect is examined to ascertain whether the hype is warranted and, more importantly, if it is here to stay.
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Interest Rates to Push Rents Higher (4075 Reads)

Recent interest rate rises are likely to trigger widespread rent increases as demand for residential property
grows and landlords move to recoup added loan costs, property research and investment firm Braxton
Chase said today.
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Trading places: Brisbane’s east side takes off (4587 Reads)

On cinema screens back in 1997, Darryl Kerrigan was offered the king’s ransom of $70,000 for his modest home, practically in Melbourne Airport’s backyard. If someone told you that 10 years on, property just a few streets from an airport would be worth 10 times that, your response would probably sound like something Mr Kerrigan would say: “Tell ’im he’s dreaming!”
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Interest Rates - Investors Decisions on Hold for the Moment. (2625 Reads)

The news of an interest rate rise may have a slowing affect on investor sentiment this week but most will be waiting for the outcome of the Federal Election before making any decisions. The latest interest rate rise, concerns of an international credit squeeze and the upcoming Federal Election will cause investors to think hard before entering into new property transactions over the next month or so.
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Safety switches mandatory in rental properties (3454 Reads)

From 29 February next year, all residential rental properties where a residential tenancy agreement is in place will be legally required to have safety switches installed.
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