Richard Colum on September 2nd, 2010

Auctions are a popular medium for buying properties in Australia. In fact, many bank repossessed properties become available to the public through property auctions. But as with any home purchases in Australia, the government regulates the sale of homes through public auctions. People wanting to relocate to Australia may have an easier time procuring a [...]

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Richard Colum on August 26th, 2010

The global economy greatly affects the prices of homes in Australia, and the number of bank repossessions increases every time the global economy suffers. While some lenders are more lenient with homeowners who have a history of paying their house payment on time and being long-term customers, the rate of bank repossessions still rises when [...]

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Richard Colum on August 18th, 2010

Let Your Australian Property for the Holidays If you own a piece of Australian real estate, you need to take advantage of the holiday times. There are two ways to let your home for a holiday. Let it out while you’re on vacation so that your house isn’t empty and you’re then earning a income [...]

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Richard Colum on June 17th, 2010

Australian Housing Shortage As more people flock to Australia for retirement or to purchase second homes, the supply of new housing is short to meet the demand. Also increasing the need for new housing is the expected surge in Australia’s population. The main problem with the housing shortage is that house values will rise, as [...]

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Richard Colum on June 10th, 2010

Tips to research Property Data Whether you’re looking to purchase a home for your personal residence or simply want to invest in Australian property, knowing how to perform a property search on homes and pieces of land is important. While a real estate agent and their representatives can give you advice and information on available [...]

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Commercial Property Investing Australia offers a plethora of commercial property investment opportunities. But why should you consider investing in commercial property rather than residential property? For starters, Australia is a popular place for people to relocate due to the climate and natural beauty of the countryside. Australia also has high tourist traffic each year, making [...]

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Richard Colum on April 8th, 2010

When compared to many other countries, the Australian economy is far healthier and this presents a great opportunity for real estate investors. Yes, our mortgage rates may be higher than those in many other countries, but our strong economy means that we have a much lower rate of default. Yes, real estate prices can be [...]

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Richard Colum on March 22nd, 2010

Although values may go up and down, real estate always appreciates over time — given enough time and sound investment advice.

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Richard Colum on March 4th, 2010

Investing in property is usually a good idea. Look at the board game Monopoly, for instance…

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Richard Colum on February 25th, 2010

If you are thinking about doing some property investing, there are a lot of different types of property to invest in. Because it’s not the penny stocks you’re playing with, it will take some careful consideration. What about a hot vacation property? Some say that holiday properties are the perfect investment for a dabbling investor. [...]

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