How To Find The Best Performing Investment Properties In Melbourne There had been a few experts predicting that Melbourne’s property market would slump in recent times. But in actual fact, the opposite has been the case... with Melbourne still being the second most lucrative capital city for ...
Renovating tips
Renovating tips Does your investment property need a refresh? It’s best to renovate between tenancies, when the property is vacant, if you can. This means you have full access and are able to increase the rent substantially when the work is done. This isn’t always possible, though. Sometimes ...
What to look for at an open home
We are more than happy to help you find your dream investment property. We can help you plan, select buying criteria, and select a location. We can walk you through the buying process and help you every step of the way. You may want to explore potential properties alone, though. In that case, ...
Ownership corporations
If you’re looking at buying a property on a strata title (an apartment, unit, or a house on land that has been subdivided), you may be looking at buying into an ownership corporation. Some of these properties can be great value – but you should know what you’re buying into. They can be complex, ...
Sitting tenant or vacant possession?
A client has been offered an opportunity to buy an investment property below market rates from a friend. She’s brought the deal to us for our advice. She wants to know if the deal will stand up as a good long-term investment. She also wants to know what to do about the tenant. The deal has been ...
Within walking distance of what?
What features should you look for in a suburb when looking for an investment property? Every potential tenant is different, with different preferences. We’ve noticed, though, that the following are high on most peoples’ lists. Transport. Not everyone can afford to live a block away from work or ...
9 tips for buying your first investment property
1. Come talk to Majestic Property. Seriously, we can help you through the whole process – from choosing selection criteria through to exchanging keys. If you want to go it alone, though, the following are our key hints. 2. Research. Do your homework. There are a range of factors to research, ...
Median house prices
The median house price is often quoted in the media to give a sense of what house prices in a particular area are doing. But what is the median price and how much attention should we pay to it? The median price is the middle price of properties sold in an area over a specific period of time. So, ...
Established or planned infrastructure
When we look to buy a house for ourselves, we usually look for houses that are in well-established suburbs, close to schools (if we have kids), close to shopping facilities, including supermarkets, malls, and petrol stations. We look at transport links, recreation opportunities and green space. We ...
Spring’s here – time for a clean!
Spring cleaning’s not just for around home – it’s also a great time for landlords to take stock and organise some property maintenance. Keeping up regular maintenance can help prevent bigger problems, and bigger costs, further down the line. Here’s 10 tips or maintain your ...