Tag: property

Selling luxury property may not be an oh-so-easy task. There are numerous factors to consider and this article is your ultimate guide.

The buyer's agent is a real estate expert. They represent the interests of the buyer in the real estate investment and transaction process.

Retailers welcome the return of the Leasing Code of Conduct to protect small tenants, but property owners are not so sure.

Pending tax increases on property by the Victorian Government would dent many people’s home-ownership dreams, property body says.

Financial institution Westpac says seller confidence is rebounding as home-buyer demand continues to surge among Australians.

City’s Inner Ring is attracting tenants, but property vacancy rates are rising in the Middle Ring, as well as in some NSW regional areas.

When lockdown leaves you needing a new space make sure you pick a winner.

Anyone interested in investing in foreign property should definitely consider Australia, where the housing market has showcased stability that’s harder to come by in other parts of the world.

Transferring funds overseas to pay a mortgage can be daunting. But it doesn’t need to be.

When purchasing property in another country, it could be difficult to find the appropriate financing option, especially since some countries might not have any financing options for foreign buyers at all.

The Chancellor also announced a change to the CGT rules on the sale of a residential property. Going forward, if CGT is due, a payment on account will be required.

There are special reporting requirements and the possibility of a tax bill when you sell your home in the UK and you are living overseas.

Returning home for good is an important financial milestone for any returning expat, so you may even want to start planning for leaving your adopted home as soon as you arrive.

It is never an easy decision on whether to fix your interest rate on your loans, so we have put this quick guide together to assist you in assessing your options.

AUSTRALIAN LENDING UPDATE: We continue to see great change in lending conditions in Australia, especially for overseas based borrowers.

AUSTRALIAN TAX UPDATE: Federal and state taxes have seen some significant developments that you need to know about.

The best time to step onto the property ladder is early in life. In fact, if you are 40 and not on the property market yet, here are a few things you probably wish you had heard earlier...

Finding a room, flat or house to rent in London is mayhem. It doesn't matter who you are, what you offer, or how much you are willing to pay, the entire process sucks.

Property investment has been making the news a lot recently, with many people realising the potential of investing in the housing market when it comes to making a large income and even retiring early.

In spite of its vastness and low overall population density, the Australian housing market is characterized by supply-side issues in key metropolitan areas, which have led to significant house-price inflation particularly in state capitals.

Expats will now need bigger deposits and will pay higher rates with some lenders to invest in Australian property.

When you are someone who is looking for an apartment, you are going to need a lot more information than just numbers like a run-of-the-mill property investor.

One of the least fun things you are going to have to do when you own a house is the cleaning. But it's OK to ask for help!

The government’s tax changes for UK landlords, announced in this summer’s Budget, will significantly eat into landlords’ profits and, in many cases, will wipe them out completely.

EXPAT FINANCE | In a bid to starve off undesired effects of a property boom, APRA is determining what banks should lend, and to whom.

Selling your Australian property? You will need to engage a solicitor.

Does it make sense to invest in a property that is located thousands of miles away from home or is it just a shrewd way for people to lose money?

EXPAT FINANCE | How to get the best rates on offer in the Australian mortgage market today.

Britain and Australia have similar cultures and drive on the same side of the road, but when it comes to property, which country comes out on top?

EXPAT FINANCE | Aussie home loan Interest rates cut: is it time to buy or refinance?

London has overtaken Hong Kong as the world's most expensive city and is twice as expensive as Sydney, due mostly to rising rent and employee costs.

New Zealand now ranks as one of the most expensive places in the world to buy a new home, and the bad news is that it looks like it’s going to stay that way for some time to come.

House prices may have risen 8.4% in the latter end of 2013, but there are some popular areas of the UK where sales have never faltered.

With the increasing affordability of both the indoor security camera and the outdoor surveillance camera, you may be surprised at these five places where camera surveillance is becoming more common.

Owning a home is a goal regardless of where you are in the World, and if the returns promised by the UK’s buoyant property market ring true, it’s no wonder Australians entering the market see this opportunity as the best they’ve had in a long time.

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY | Offset accounts enable you to make the most of your income, reduce interest and pay off your home loan sooner. Financial adviser DANIEL SHILLITO weighs up the pros and cons.

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY | You may incur it when you take out a mortgage with a lender in Australia, but why is it applied and how is it calculated? Financial adviser DANIEL SHILLITO explains lenders mortgage insurance.

The government has launched several housing schemes over the last few years to help buyers out and revive the housing market, and it pays to know what they are.

The current combination of world property market, foreign currency rates and economic factors are presenting a unique opportunity for those considering purchasing property overseas.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Moving to a new country and buying a home there is a worthwhile experience, especially when you are talking about Australia.

Anyone buying a house in Australia for the first time - including migrants with a permanent residence visa - is eligible for the First Home Owner Grant.

Whatever your reasons might be for packing up and heading off, you might like to know that the Queensland Government is currently looking to fill over 150,000 job vacancies in various locations and vocations.

Australian homes remain the largest in the world, figures show, but may have hit their peak - due to an ageing population and Gen Y indifference to home ownership.

THE HARD NOSED TRUTH | More than one million Australians are living and working overseas yet it is believed that many of this diaspora have not made any real provisions for their return home.

THE HARD NOSED TRUTH | For many returning Australian expats the thought of moving away from their overseas homes can be an over-whelming prospect. However, with proper planning this can become exciting as well as financially rewarding.