Housing finance data for January 2016 was released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The report showed that the number of first home buyer commitments as a percentage of total owner occupied housing finance commitments remain unchanged at…
Article by Michael Turner, Director of Young Property Investor. Attending an open home is as simple as rocking up. Wrong. There are strategies involved, that can position yourself as the winning buyer or the sorry loser. Don’t just rock up,…
Today the RBA left the official cash rate on hold at 2.00% at their March 2016 meeting. Source:RBA The RBA noted in their press release “the Board judged that there were reasonable prospects for continued growth in the economy, with…
The most expensive part of getting married is the wedding itself as a whole right? Perhaps not! Buying a property together as a married couple could be your largest expense. Although you are purchasing an asset for your future. Often…
Recent research shows that more first home buyers are purchasing their first home as an investment property rather than an owner-occupier property. In 2015, 30% of first home buyers purchased their first property as an investment property according to research…
On Saturday the 13th of February 2016, while young Australians were either enjoying their weekend, attending open houses, or working, the Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten announced Labor’s tax reform proposal aimed to help the budget bottom line and…
Article by Michael Turner , Director of Young Property Investor Sydney is growing immensely. So what do you buy, an Apartment or Land? Far out I hate decisions. What do you pick? Sydney is growing at such a fast and…
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called for more assistance for first home buyers in their pre-budget submission to the Federal Government. REIA President Mr Neville Sanders said “We are asking the Federal Government (to) take a leadership…
Today the RBA left the official cash rate on hold at 2.00% during the first board meeting of 2016. The RBA noted in their press release “low interest rates are supporting demand, while regulatory measures are working to emphasis prudent lending standards…