The South East Queensland industrial property market will continue to power forward despite the fallout from the widespread flood damage, according to a leading expert. Ray White Commercial Head of Research Vanessa Rader believes the recent floods in Queensland are significantly different to what occurred in 2011, and that should hold the industrial market in…
If you’re currently on a fixed-rate loan and the term is coming to an end, you’re going to have a few options to consider. Coming out of a fixed term is usually a great time to review your loan with a mortgage broker so you can compare what the best options are for your current…
The number of Australians headed back to the office has increased as life gets back to normal for many CBD workers. The latest data from the Property Council of Australia shows that all office markets except Perth have rebounded strongly to start 2022, with Melbourne and Canberra recording their highest office occupancy levels since June…
If you’re trying to save money for a house deposit, or simply want to expand your property portfolio, it’s more important than ever to get financially fit. By getting your finances together and building a plan that will help you achieve your goals, you’ll be well on track to not only purchase that next property…
With the sharp rise in houses prices across Australia over the past 18 months, rental yields have been driven lower and lower. For investors, a strong rental yield should be an important part of their overall investment strategy, as it allows them to hold onto the property with less out of pocket costs. Here are…
There are few bigger milestones in life than the purchase of your first home. While it is certainly an exciting process there are a number of considerations you’ll need to take into account before you can begin your journey. Most first home buyers will be looking at using finance to buy a property, and with…
Most people assume a business loan is only for new businesses that are trying to get off the ground. In reality, business loans are an important way for many well-established businesses to manage cash flow and expand their operations. There are also a number of other reasons to consider a business loan. Borrow larger sums…
A secured motorcycle loan is very similar to any other loan that uses an asset as a form of security. When you’re looking at your options to purchase a motorbike, your choices are usually to pay cash, take out an unsecured loan or a secured loan. While everyone has slightly different requirements in terms of…
Buyer demand for retail assets has bounced back over the past 12 months, with sales volumes now at the highest level since 2015. REA’s latest 2021 PropTrack Retail Snapshot shows that retail sales volumes are now back above where they were prior to the pandemic. The report notes that retail investors are continuing to look…