July 2014 – RBA & Property Investment Newsletter

RBA Rate Decision – July 2014 Announcement

The RBA has just made their decision for the July 2014 cash rate. Watch the video to find out more! Read more

Property Success Story – Investment Property in Balaclava

For this month’s Property Success Story, we share a story about an interesting turn of events that helped this client secure an investment property close to the city with a 5% yield! Read more

5 Easy Ways to Add Value to an Investment Property

With the previous financial year just finished and hopefully some tax returns in your bank account, you can use them to add value to your existing portfolio. In this article, we list out some easy and cheap renovations that you can do to increase your property’s appeal. Read more

Understanding the Lenders Mortgage Insurance

Did you know that you can borrow up to 95% of the value of your property with LMI? For many home buyers, this means you only need approximately $45,000 for a $500,000 property. In this article, Ben explains what LMI is and how you can use it to secure a home. Read more

Why should you get a Contract Review?

The value of a contract review is often underestimated and perceived as an unnecessary additional cost. In this How to Session, Bryce explains why a contract review is worth spending money on, and why you should always get a contract reviewed prior to signing. Read more

What are the Costs associated with Buying a Property?

If you think that the property’s selling price is the only cost you are paying when buying a property, you are very wrong. In this How to Session, Ben lists the other costs involved and helps you understand the general rule of thumb. Read more