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 Mon, 07 May 2012 04:10:56 GMT Mon, 07 May 2012 04:10:56 GMT investing-in-property-rentals.com http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/buying-a-unit.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/buying-a-unit.html Hi my name is Aaron, Is a 2 bedroom unit a good investment ?? what are the perks and flaws oppose to a house. i would love to buy a unit i am looking Mon, 07 May 2012 04:10:50 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/can-i-coown-a-rental-property-and-receive-the-fhog-when-i-buy-the-outstanding-share-of-the-property.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/can-i-coown-a-rental-property-and-receive-the-fhog-when-i-buy-the-outstanding-share-of-the-property.html If I was to co-purchase an investment property with my parents, and subsequently purchase their share of the property when I am able to afford it, am I Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:01:17 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/first-point-of-contact.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/first-point-of-contact.html Who do I contact first to add a room to my house Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:33:45 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/first-homeowner-paying-cash-for-whole-house.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/first-homeowner-paying-cash-for-whole-house.html Can someone buying a house outright get the first homeowners grant Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:30:26 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/starting-out-in-property-investing.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/starting-out-in-property-investing.html Hi, I am a 19 year old about to start University this year and want to get an early start in Property Investing. I was hoping to get some advice on my Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:16:13 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/renting-a-room-during-the-6-months-fhog-period.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/renting-a-room-during-the-6-months-fhog-period.html If i built a new house.. got the 21,000 and im livin in the house.. can i rent out a room to sumone or its that not allowed untill the 6months is up. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:09:09 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/i-have-given-my-tenant-notice-of-eviction.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/i-have-given-my-tenant-notice-of-eviction.html I gave my tenant an eviction notice after he and his gf (moved in and he refuses to pay the extra$250 my ad stated), had been violently fighting in my Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:00:11 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/what-do-i-do-sell-the-property.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/what-do-i-do-sell-the-property.html I plan to buy the property under my name and was approve the First Home Owner Grant and intend live with my partner who is not a resident. However the Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:45:49 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/wish-lists-for-renos.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/wish-lists-for-renos.html Just opening a discussion here really. When you are doing renovations on your own home, what do you wish for? If you suddenly had a spare $1,000,000 what Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:44:11 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/display-home.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/display-home.html Can u claim fhog if u purchase a display house that has never been lived i Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:55:37 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/owning-a-rental-property-outright.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/owning-a-rental-property-outright.html Is it better to own a rental property outright Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:31:24 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Families-being-pushed-to-the-outer-suburbs-due-to-housing-costs. http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Families-being-pushed-to-the-outer-suburbs-due-to-housing-costs. As housing affordability tightens, families are being forced to buy in the cheaper outer suburbs. The same goes for renters... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:52:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Fools-gold-in-renovation? http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Fools-gold-in-renovation? Interesting article on renovating for profit in this market. Worth a read, if you're considering it! Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:52:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Home-loans-are-on-the-rise-and-housing-prices-steady. http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Home-loans-are-on-the-rise-and-housing-prices-steady. Housing prices haven't really been in free-fall, but the losses have steadied as news that the European and US markets may go into freefall, and the RBA says they won't raise interest rates again for a while. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:52:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Mini-makeovers,-rather-than-Mega-makeovers,-are-the-way-to-go-for-many. http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Mini-makeovers,-rather-than-Mega-makeovers,-are-the-way-to-go-for-many. How to get more bang for your buck in renovating with a mini-makeover. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:52:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#A-few-words-on-subdividing http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#A-few-words-on-subdividing There are ways and ways of doing a subdivision... this gives a brief overview. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:52:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Vendors-jumping-in-as-Stamp-Duty-Concessions-end. http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Vendors-jumping-in-as-Stamp-Duty-Concessions-end. After January 1 2012, there won't be any more stamp duty concession on existing first homes (rather than new builds). This means everyone's trying to sell ahead of what they think will be a price-drop in the market... Time will only tell. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:52:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Choosing-colours http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Choosing-colours Paint colour choice can be a nightmare for some. This gives a few ideas. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:52:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Borrowers-push-for-a-better-deal http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Borrowers-push-for-a-better-deal Borrowers are banding together to get their banks to give them a better deal, thanks to an initiative by Australia's "Choice" consumer watchdog magazine. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:34:46 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Sydney's-market-still-growing-as-other-capitals-stumble. http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Sydney's-market-still-growing-as-other-capitals-stumble. Why is Sydney doing so well, in these straitened times? Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:34:46 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Country-towns-heading-the-rental-increase-scores http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Country-towns-heading-the-rental-increase-scores Mining and local developments, among other things, are sending country rental prices skyrocketing. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:34:46 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Tougher-Lending-Criteria-to-come. http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Tougher-Lending-Criteria-to-come. The tough lending criteria of the post-GFC are about to come back with a vengeance, so get in while you can. Read more... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:10:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#The-myth-of-the-Buyers-Market http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#The-myth-of-the-Buyers-Market It's all spin and little substance - first the market is going gangbusters, then it'll bomb, and now it's a buyers market... Only YOU can decide when it the right time for you to buy, which is hopefully anytime, if you know all the tactics! Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:10:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#The-trend-for-Knockdown-Rebuilds-is-changing-the-face-of-our-cities http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#The-trend-for-Knockdown-Rebuilds-is-changing-the-face-of-our-cities Out with the old fibro homes, and in with the new... Knockdown-rebuilds are revitalising our suburbs. Read more... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:10:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Are-homes-investments,-or-not? http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Are-homes-investments,-or-not? I happen to disagree with this article to a large degree, but it's worth the read for the perspective! Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:10:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Spotting-a-lemon:-DIY-home-inspections http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Spotting-a-lemon:-DIY-home-inspections Want to do the home inspection yourself? This article from SMH tells you how. Read more... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:10:30 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Landlords-may-pay-for-rowdy-tenants. http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Landlords-may-pay-for-rowdy-tenants. Now that landlords can vet new tenants when share houses change sharers, it's opened a liability can-of-worms where landlords can be held responsible for tenant rowdiness. Read more... Wed, 11 May 2011 04:50:11 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#The-property-rumour-mill http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#The-property-rumour-mill What he said... Mon, 09 May 2011 21:35:00 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/my-landlord-wants-to-claim-the-first-home-owners-grant.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/my-landlord-wants-to-claim-the-first-home-owners-grant.html I'm renting a property privately, and my landlord has asked if I can help him claim the first home owners grant. It doesn't sound right to me.. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:24:07 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/interest-only-loan.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/interest-only-loan.html Hi, I currently own one investment property. I have tenants who pay rent, but I put extra in from my cashflow to meet the montly principal and interest Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:46:31 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/criteria-of-principal-place-of-residence.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/criteria-of-principal-place-of-residence.html Hi, I am currently living in Victoria (Victorian residential address) but spend about 80% of my time in Sydney (I am renting a place there). I am considering Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:55:52 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Sydney-House-Prices---making-them-affordable http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Sydney-House-Prices---making-them-affordable What needs to be done to make housing in Sydney more affordable? Find out in this article from SMH. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:40:27 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#The-Effects-of-recent-Floods-on-Building-approvals http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#The-Effects-of-recent-Floods-on-Building-approvals Want to know how the recent floods in Eastern Australia have affected building approvals? This article should give you some idea. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:40:27 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Get-your-rental-pricing-right-for-less-stress http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Get-your-rental-pricing-right-for-less-stress We all SHOULD know that setting your rental price too high can cause problems, as can hiking the rent every six months... So how should it really be done? Read more... Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:40:27 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Renters-are-scared-to-ask-for-repairs... http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Renters-are-scared-to-ask-for-repairs... Your tenants shouldn't be afraid to ask for repairs. It's better for them if they're done, but it's also much better for you as a landlord. Read more... Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:40:27 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Cleaning-up-at-the-Council-Cleanup. http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-rental-property-blog.html#Cleaning-up-at-the-Council-Cleanup. There's been some dispute over whether you are allowed to take items people leave on the kerb for Council Cleanups. This article gives the lowdown... Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:40:27 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/tenants-from-hell.html 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? Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:05:58 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/tenant-checklist.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/tenant-checklist.html Use this tenant checklist to start vetting tenants before the bad ones get you. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:04:02 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/renovate-a-kitchen.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/renovate-a-kitchen.html Tackles one of the scarier bits of rental property renovation: renovate a kitchen and still profit! Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:53:36 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/property-refurbishment-and-investing.html 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. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:30:46 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/pest-inspection.html 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... Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:41:28 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-money-in-property.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-money-in-property.html Discover some of the reasons for investing money in property. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:01:56 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-new-property.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/investing-in-new-property.html Help for you to make a decision between investing in new property, or investing in old. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:57:00 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/how-to-save-money.html 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. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:13:34 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/how-to-budget.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/how-to-budget.html Learning how to budget is the first step towards saving money for investing in rental property. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:11:52 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/first-home-saver-account.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/first-home-saver-account.html If you're thinking for the long term, the Australian Government's First Home Saver Account can give you a helping hand. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:09:33 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/first-home-owners-grant.html 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. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:08:15 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/financing-rental-property.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/financing-rental-property.html Discover some of the myriad ways of financing rental property. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:44:05 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/due-diligence.html 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. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:48:52 GMT http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/clearance-rates.html http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com/clearance-rates.html What Auction Clearance Rates can tell you about where the property market is going. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:29:26 GMT