http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html Get straight to the newest articles and updates at Investing in Property Rentals.com en-us investing in rental property Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:51:32 GMT Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:51:32 GMT investing-in-property-rentals.com http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/how-to-save-money.html Learn how to save money for investing by associating saving with pleasure rather than pain. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:51:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/tenants-from-hell.html It's all great... until you get the proverbial nightmare tenants from hell. But what to do about them? Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:31:48 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/bad-tenants.html How to deal with bad tenants once you have them. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:22:41 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/due-diligence.html Ensuring you don't buy a property lemon is all about doing your due diligence first. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:19:04 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/tenant-checklist.html Use this tenant checklist to start vetting tenants before the bad ones get you. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:09:12 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/pest-inspection.html A pest inspection before you buy a property is one of your best insurances against a very expensive mistake... Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:39:41 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Suburbs-with-dirty-secrets. Problem suburbs can be the biggest earners over time. It's just about having the courage to buy in before they lose their stigma. Read more... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:42:18 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Melbourne's-housing-shortage-is-driving-a-65-growth-in-apartments Not only that, the median price in some areas has risen 25 over the last year. Read more... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:26:43 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Government-cracks-down-on-Mortgage-Exit-Fees From 1 July, banks will not be able to gouge mortgage holders (on new mortgages) with exit fees that go way beyond the cost of doing the paperwork. Read more... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:27:18 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#New-building-stalls-as-stimulus-drops-off. The number of housing starts is falling and is a good indicator that the housing shortage is not going to get much better in coming years... unless you buck the trend and build as an investor. Read more... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:27:18 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Lending-costs-are-still-more-than-1-higher-than-in-the-boom. There's little respite for home owners as banks are still paying over 1 more than during the book, for the money they lend to you. Read more... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:27:18 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/property-refurbishment-and-investing.html Learn how property refurbishment and investing works together to increase your returns many-fold. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:34:25 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Is-Australian-property-set-for-a-fall? We suggest you reserve your judgement for the moment, but there are signs the property market downunder is beginning to soften... Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:38:13 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#How-to-devalue-your-investment-property... Hilarious article about what *not* to do when selling your property. Enjoy! Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:38:13 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Furnishing-a-property-for-free? Can it be done? Yes, it can. Check out this article! Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:38:13 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Cap-on-Council-Levies-may-ease-pressure-for-developers,-but-at-what-cost-to-the-residents? There's a proposal to cap council levies for building on new lots at $20,000. This will be fantastic for investors and lower costs for home-buyers too, but where will the costs shift to? Read more... Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:51:49 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Changes-to-Residential-Tenancy-laws-that-could-make-investors-sleep-easier Landlords will have the right to vet new tenants in share households, and take tenants to Tribunal more quickly, as part of a proposed overhaul to tenancy laws. Read more... Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:51:49 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Avoiding-the-pitfalls-of-helping-kids-with-their-mortgages Interesting article. Not for everyone, but worth a read for some ideas. Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:51:49 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Cutting-stamp-duty-for-new-homes-could-help-the-housing-shortage They did it in Victoria in 2000. Now it's being suggested for NSW. Cutting stamp duty may increase the rate of new builds by 4000 homes a year, and encourage investors back into the market. Read more... Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:51:49 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#New-Federal-Rebates-for-Solar-Hot-Water-and-Water-Tanks For the environmentally responsible property investors out there: more rebates for adding environmentally-friendly, cost-saving gear to your investment property... Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:51:49 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Trouble-in-Europe-is-hitting-the-Australian-Property-Market Recent troubles in the European market are causing Australian buyers to be cautious. Mon, 31 May 2010 08:47:36 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/student-and-dha-housing.html Has anyone had any experience, good or bad, with the student accomodation investments or Defence Housing Association investments Mon, 31 May 2010 07:24:46 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/property-investment-services.html Discover what kind of property investment services are available to you as an invstor. Fri, 28 May 2010 09:50:32 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/asset-management.html Discover the role of asset management in your rental property portfolio. Fri, 28 May 2010 09:46:24 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/advertise.html Bring targeted traffic to your property investing related service. Advertise on Investing-in-Property-Rentals.com! Sun, 23 May 2010 05:25:27 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/pay-it-forward.html Pay it forward with your property investing profits and donate to charity. Mon, 17 May 2010 11:33:08 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#New-Sales-tax-for-Property-Buyers NSW property investors will be hit with a new 0.2-0.25 tax when purchasing properties over $500,000... and they're not happy about it. Wed, 12 May 2010 23:10:50 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Selecting-an-Agent When it comes time to sell, you'll probably use an agent to sell your rental property for you. This is a good guide to how to pick the right person. Wed, 12 May 2010 23:10:50 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#The-Times-(London)-shuts-off-their-free-news-service. Well, folks... it seems we won't be getting any more property investing news from The Times. That bastion of journalism now requires a subscription to use its site (and see its advertisements!). We suspect their advertisers may be disappointed when they lose all that free traffic we, and other sites who rely on their service, send them. Sorry to break the news. Anyone with suggestions of another good news service in the UK, we're all ears! Wed, 12 May 2010 23:10:50 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Watch-your-home-equity... For those property investors relying on their equity to make their investments go further, it pays to keep an eye on the value of your property, especially if you're living in the US, UK, and other parts of the world going backwards. The NYTimes says you may have trouble refinancing. Wed, 12 May 2010 23:10:50 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Is-a-Heritage-Restoration-worth-it? People love the feel of a beautifully restored old home, but don't go too far. Here's a great look at what you can do, and how you can do it, for Colonial, Victorian, Federation and Arts and Crafts homes. And, there are grants available! Wed, 12 May 2010 23:10:50 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Home-Loans-are-falling-as-recent-rate-rises-bite The RBA has a dilemma: They're trying to stop a property bubble by raising interest rates. The problem is, they're scaring away the investors and homeowners alike. Wed, 12 May 2010 23:10:50 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-clubs.html Find out about free property investing clubs in your area. List free property investing clubs in your area in our directory. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:38:13 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-clubs-in-australia.html Find investing clubs in Australia and join like-minded, supportive investor friends. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:29:25 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/adding-rooms-other-than-bedrooms-and-bathrooms.html If i add a dining room and a study to my house how much more value will this add Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:05:35 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/first-home-owners-grant.html Discover how you can use the First Home Owners grant to invest - legally! in rental property. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:09:16 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/which-is-best.html What adds more value: a bedroom, or a bigger bathroom Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:20:37 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Increased-housing-supply-would-burst-property-bubble It's been said for a while, but Australia needs more housing stock. It's possibly the only way to burst our property bubble (says the RBA). Read more... Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:15:36 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/building-inspection.html A building inspection ensures you haven't picked a Property Lemon, and can save you from a dangerous sale contract. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:55:52 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Best-and-worst-Landlords This is a fascinating article, with comments, about people's experiences as tenants and as landlords, and the best and worst landlords out there. Read on... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:44:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Mortgage-Stress-increases-again For the first time in 16 months, the number of households in mortgage stress increases as interest rates jump ahead of the gains in the employment market. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:44:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Investors-are-afraid-the-Housing-Bubble-will-pop. Australian investors have been riding the housing boom, but is it a housing bubble, and will it pop? Read more... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:13:59 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Australian-Housing-Market-Cools The end of the First Home Owners Grant Boost, and rapid rises in interest rates have broken the back of the housing market. Read more... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:13:59 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/financing-rental-property.html Discover some of the myriad ways of financing rental property. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:55:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/home-buyers-assistance-account.html Residents of Western Australia have the Home Buyers Assistance Account to help them along the road to property investing. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:48:36 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/can-i-rent-out-my-spare-rooms-if-i-apply-for-both-fhog-and-home-buyers-assistance-account.html Hi, I have bought a house and had sucessfully applied for both the FHOG and Home Buyers Assistance Account. There are currently 3 vacant spare rooms and Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:17:31 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Public-Housing-fast-track-angers-residents. Concerns about overcrowding in suburbs and a lack of consideration for the local styles is causing ructions from residents of fast-tracked public housing estates. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:05:27 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#UK-Man's-Castle-won't-be-his-home-says-court Flouting the planning laws won't get you far, as this man discovered. Read more... Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:54:28 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#ATO-cracks-down-on-DIY-Super-Funds DIY Super funds that lend to related parties are being shut down by the ATO. Beware! Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:48:54 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Australian-Government-to-force-energy-ratings-on-all-properties A potentially expensive exercise from 2011, the Federal Government plans to make all properties to be sold or rented get an energy rating before they can go on the market. Read more... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:48:54 GMT