http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/ Sat, 19 May 2012 00:28:45 Hot Property Specialists Buyers Agency Pty Ltd Articles http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Choosing-a-QLD-Property-Buyers-Agent.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Choosing-a-QLD-Property-Buyers-Agent.html Choosing the Right QLD Buyers Agent: Many people these days have very little time in their busy lives to go to endless home opens after work or on weekends, the average property buyers spend over 300 hours searching for a property to buy and even longer. This is were hiring Liz Wilcox and Zoran Solano from Hot Property Specialists Buyers Agency as your QLD property buyer’s agent can be very beneficial, engaging the... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/THE-REAL-ESTATE-TRAIN-IS-ABOUT-TO-LEAVE....html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/THE-REAL-ESTATE-TRAIN-IS-ABOUT-TO-LEAVE....html  THE REAL ESTATE TRAIN IS ABOUT TO LEAVE… DON’T MISS OUT! People always ask me, where are we in the property cycle? Are we at the bottom yet? Is now the time to buy? Etc etc , so I thought this might help answer some of those questions. In the last 1 to 2 months we have seen vendor discounting reach an all time high! This means sellers are getting realistic and meeting the market by lowering their... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/What-we-look-at-when-inspecting-properties-for-our-clients-(The-Buyer).html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/What-we-look-at-when-inspecting-properties-for-our-clients-(The-Buyer).html On arrival..... Check out the area to ensure the home conforms to the other homes in the area Ensure the other homes add value to your intended purchase Ensure the land is relatively level Check that drainage is good and that surrounding homes are not all higher than the home being considered for purchase Verify that any outside improvements (eg garden sheds, garages, carports, etc) add value The... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-use-a-Buyer's-Agent-like-Hot-Property-Specialists?.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-use-a-Buyer's-Agent-like-Hot-Property-Specialists?.html A Buyers Agent works, and is paid only by the buyer – therefore we only look after the buyers best interests ensuring the right property to meet their personal property goals and outcomes is purchased on their terms, at the lowest possible price, not the sellers. A buyer’s agent is duty bound at law to achieve the lowest possible price for their client. At the same time they also have a duty to fully investigate the... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-use-a-Professional-Buyers-Agents-help?.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-use-a-Professional-Buyers-Agents-help?.html  Why use a Professional Buyers Agents help when you are looking to spend $200,000 up to Millions of dollars of your own money?   As Hot Property Specialists Buyers Agents, we have seen and heard it all from buyers, regarding the numerous mistakes they have made in the past. Unfortunately, these mistakes have cost buyers of Real Estate many thousands of dollars, and have undoubtedly contributed to significant... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buyers-Agent-Activities.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buyers-Agent-Activities.html What Are A Buyer’s Agent’s Activities? Buying or selling a home involves more time than many people have at their disposal. When you are working, your time is limited so finding a suitable home can prove difficult. You can’t just take time off when you want to without risking the loss of your job. For women with small children it can be a real hassle trying to manage the household, work and look for a home... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buying-when-the-market-hits-the-bottom.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buying-when-the-market-hits-the-bottom.html The bottom of the property market: general wisdom has it that it is a great place to buy, and a poor place to sell. But gauging when the market has bottomed can be tricky, and following broad rules alone is usually not enough. Numerous media publications and property experts have already pronounced we are at or near the bottom of the property cycle in Australia in 2009. "I don't know if we're going into the bottom, at the bottom,... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Housing-Styles.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Housing-Styles.html Many people can become confused by Housing Styles. What one style could mean to an Agent can be totally different from what the client requires. So what are the different styles and how can they be distinguished from one another? Our guide to "Housing Styles" will show you what features to look for on a property that makes it a certain style and the correct name of that particular style. Never be confused by Housing... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/How-to-increase-YOUR-WEALTH...-.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/How-to-increase-YOUR-WEALTH...-.html Historically, property has been a proven method to increase your wealth and there is no reason for this to change in the future. It’s all about the right property in the right location and purchasing it at the best possible price as you should make money on the way in to the market as well the compounding growth every year you own the property. The compounding effect of property value increases which is so powerful. As each year... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Build-a-team-of-people-around-you-that-are-experts-in-their-fields.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Build-a-team-of-people-around-you-that-are-experts-in-their-fields.html Whether buying a home to live in or buying investment properties, the key elements remain the same..... Build a team of people around you that are experts in their field. E.g. If you have a tooth ache you would not go to your local pool shop to fix it! Forward planning when purchasing property, whether it is for an investment or your own home, can ensure you achieve the best results possible – minimizing your risks and... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/-Why-use-a-Professional-Buyers-Agent’s-help....html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/-Why-use-a-Professional-Buyers-Agent’s-help....html Why use a Professional Buyers Agent’s help when you are looking to spend $300,000 up to Millions of dollars of your own money? As HPS Buyers Agents, we have seen and heard it all from buyers, regarding the numerous mistakes they have made in the past. Unfortunately, these mistakes have cost buyers of Real Estate many thousands of dollars, and have undoubtedly contributed to significant amount of stress, ill health and yes we have... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Costly-Mistakes-Made-by-Home-Sellers.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Costly-Mistakes-Made-by-Home-Sellers.html Buyers are Sellers Too! Selling your home can be a nightmare of frustration and disappointment. It can cost you thousands of dollars, either in selling too cheaply or in needless expenses. It need not be this way! Selling your home should be a pleasant and rewarding experience. You should receive the highest possible price at the lowest possible cost. 1) The more agents you employ the lower your price becomes Do not list... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Taxation-&-Investment-Properties-Explained---Part-3.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Taxation-&-Investment-Properties-Explained---Part-3.html Capital Gains Tax  Capital gains tax will normally apply on the sale of investment properties. There are also circumstances where the capital gain may be exempt (Main Residence exemption) or apportioned (usually due to the Principle place of residence exemption or receipt from deceased estate). Capital Gains can be a very complex topic so advice must be sought for individual circumstances. However, My Tax Zone can explain some... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Moving-Planner.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Moving-Planner.html   Moving hints Ask your local shop for small boxes or consider plastic storage tubs - they are waterproof and you can see what's in them You can even hire boxes from “Hire A Box” this make moving even easier. Use old sheets, blankets or towels to cover and protect furniture If you have to disassemble furniture, place any nuts or bolts in a small plastic bag and tape it to the furniture, this... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Taxation-&-Investment-Properties-Explained---Part-2.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Taxation-&-Investment-Properties-Explained---Part-2.html Capital Works Write-off It is similar to depreciation but accounts for the declining value of the building itself (eg house structure, pergola, carport, garage etc.). Building Write-off is 2.5% of the construction cost and is written off over 40 years – on the original construction costs. Some restrictions apply to this Capital Works Write-off: It only applies to residential dwellings constructed after July 1985 4%... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Taxation-&-Investment-Properties-Explained---Part-1.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Taxation-&-Investment-Properties-Explained---Part-1.html Here are some interesting facts: Property growth over past several years has averaged 11% pa. There are over 1,5 mil taxpayers who own a rental property 29% of Australians are considering buying an investment property Properties in some areas are selling for more than the listed price Under supply of rental stocks is forcing rents higher and higher There is absolutely no doubt that property in Australia is a HOT... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/What-is-Negative-Gearing?.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/What-is-Negative-Gearing?.html The Tax Office is holding on to investors' money! In its simplest form, property gearing is structuring an investment project to generate either an income stream (positive gearing) or generate a net loss (negative gearing).    Under Australia's taxation laws, income derived from a positively geared investment is assessable at marginal rates while a net loss generated from a negatively geared investment... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Rent-Rates-on-the-Rise-Despite-Jobless-.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Rent-Rates-on-the-Rise-Despite-Jobless-.html Rent growth accelerated to 8.4 per cent in 2008 and will continue to rise strongly over the next two years despite rising unemployment, says BIS Shrapnel. In a note on yesterdays inflation data, BIS senior manager Jason Anderson said rent growth in 2008 was the strongest since 1988, and predicted growth of about 8 percent in 2009 and 2010. He said unemployment meant rents would rise, partly because people who lost their jobs and were... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Don't-let-the-market-hype-fool-you!.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Don't-let-the-market-hype-fool-you!.html Boom, bust, doom, gloom. No matter which paper you pick up at any point in time you will see various opinions about the state of the market. Selling agents will talk up the buoyancy of the market. Researchers will interpret their statistics as good and bad – as confusing and contradictory as they are! And financial advisors will tell you to stick to shares or even in long term investment funds. Therefore, here is the... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/What-Is-a-Tax-Depreciation-Schedule?-...-and-what-can-it-do-for-you?.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/What-Is-a-Tax-Depreciation-Schedule?-...-and-what-can-it-do-for-you?.html Depreciation is sadly often missed by investors, but it is a legitimate tax deduction. The Tax office admits that 52% of investors don’t claim what they are legally entitled to. Don’t let it happen to you!  Just like your body starts to feel the effects of wear and tear, so will your investment property. The difference is that while you will be provided with a 'depreciation allowance' for the effected... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Where-is-the-best-place-to-buy-property-in-Brisbane?.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Where-is-the-best-place-to-buy-property-in-Brisbane?.html     As Brisbane Property Buyer’s Agent s, Liz is often asked to give advice about the ‘best place to buy’. Our answer is not a straight forward one because it depends on your budget, whether you are an investor or owner occupier, your financial goals and your lifestyle considerations.   Let’s look at a couple of case studies where our clients have had similar... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Tim-Lawless-comments-on-lastest-ABS-housing-finance-commitments-data-out-today.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Tim-Lawless-comments-on-lastest-ABS-housing-finance-commitments-data-out-today.html   The latest housing finance data from the ABS shows the number of loans being committed for housing is now trending up after diving during most of the 2008 calendar year.  On a seasonally adjusted basis, housing finance commitments were up 7.1% in value for owner occupiers. The largest jump in home loan volumes has been for the purchase of new dwellings, where on a seasonally adjusted basis the number of housing loans... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Coolangatta-and-Tweed-Heads-prices-still-on-the-up.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Coolangatta-and-Tweed-Heads-prices-still-on-the-up.html Coolangatta and Tweed Heads apartment values have reached new heights, defying the economic turmoil impacting property prices across Australia, new research by Colliers International shows. Preliminary figures reveal high-rise apartment resales in the two suburbs averaged $768,535 during 2008, up from $747,127 in 2007, and achieved an average capital growth of 7.1% per annum. The report, compiled by research manager Lynda Campbell,... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Government-chips-in-to-insulate-homes.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Government-chips-in-to-insulate-homes.html Posted on Feb 7, 2009 at 12:00 AM Homeowners will receive up to $1600 to install ceiling insulation, while investors can receive a $1000 rebate, as part of the Rudd Government's economic stimulus package. The insulation scheme is part of a $42 billion stimulus package announced this week that also includes direct cash payments to millions of families, and large investments in schools and infrastructure. All Australian owner-occupiers who... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Federal-Rebates-for-water-tanks.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Federal-Rebates-for-water-tanks.html Posted on Feb 7, 2009 at 12:00 AM Rebates of up to $500 are available to households that install a rainwater tank or grey-water system under a Federal Government rebate scheme. Rebates are available for the purchase and installation of a new rainwater tank that's connected for use of the water in the toilet and/or laundry, or a permanent grey-water treatment system. Climate Change and Water Minister Penny Wong said the rebate scheme... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Property-investing-in-Australia.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Property-investing-in-Australia.html Foreign investments at record level in Queensland   While Australians have put buying property on the back burner as global commodities markets stabilize, foreigners ploughed a record $621 million into Queensland residential property market during 2007/2008 financial year. $383.5 million out of the $621million was for investment properties the remainder was owner occupation. This is the largest foreign investment figures ever... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/The-First-Home-Buyers-Grant.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/The-First-Home-Buyers-Grant.html The Federal Government has boosted the First Home Owners Grant  which is administered by the state government.  $1.5 billion will be invested to help first home buyers buy a home. If eligible, the first home buyer will be given an:   ·       additional $7,000 for buying an established home; totalling $14,000 or... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Would-You-Lease-Your-Property?.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Would-You-Lease-Your-Property?.html See Your Property in the Eyes if a Potential Tenant Ask Yourself the Question – ‘Would I lease this property?” PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR LEASE Proper and thoughtful preparation of your rental property could make the difference between achieving the maximum possible rental return and having a poorly performing investment. The main aim of any property investor is to have happy, good quality, long... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-do-some-property-investments-work-better-than-others-for-their-owners?.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-do-some-property-investments-work-better-than-others-for-their-owners?.html Essentially, property investment performance means minimising your 'out of pocket' expenses and maximising your potential capital growth. Some of the reasons property investments fail to perform as expected can include: •    The loan taken out was structured wrongly; •    The loan was taken out in the wrong name; •   ... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-invest-in-property,-as-opposed-to-shares-or-term-deposits?---.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-invest-in-property,-as-opposed-to-shares-or-term-deposits?---.html In plain terms, negative gearing allows people to borrow money to purchase an income producing property, to claim a tax deduction for many expenses they incur running that income producing property ... including loan interest.   Your tax rebates, along with your rental income are used to pay off your loan, reducing your out of pocket expenses.  The end result ... down the track, the tax man and your tenants will have paid... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buyers-are-often-sellers-too.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buyers-are-often-sellers-too.html   Interview selling agents for the position!!!! Tell them that you will be interviewing them for the position of sales person of your property Here are the questions you should be asking: Does your agency have the highest profile for your area? How Many properties did you personally sell last month? How many properties did your agency sell at Auction last month? What professional qualifications do you have? ... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/2009-Australian-Regional-hotspots.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/2009-Australian-Regional-hotspots.html Looking for this year’s property hotspots – here are the top picks for buying real estate in 2009. Another year is here and many of us are contemplating our future for the next 12 months – do I buy or sell, which suburb or area should I move to, should I buy an investment property? To help you make informed decisions, RP Data has provided us with 2009 hotspots. Regional hotspots   The Australian... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/2009-Brisbane-hotspots.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/2009-Brisbane-hotspots.html Suburbs that are likely to outperform during 2009 Is Brisbane your city of choice for 2009? If you are thinking of buying in this Queensland city, we have the real estate hotspots predicted to outperform this year. Redcliffe – is located approximately 28km north of Brisbane City and sits on a waterfront peninsula.  The suburb is well located and shows an affordable pricing relativity when compared to suburbs which are... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Hot-News-from-the-Gurus-Desk.....December-2008.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Hot-News-from-the-Gurus-Desk.....December-2008.html As Buyers Agents in the Queensland Real Estate Market we are privy to alot of information the general public never have the opportunity to access. At the end of last month we were personally invited to a '2008 Year in review' and '2009 Market Prediction' hosted by Herron Todd White, Australias largest independent property valuation and advisory group in Australia.  The general consensus as reported by... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Nationally,-property-value-growth-is-back-in-the-black.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Nationally,-property-value-growth-is-back-in-the-black.html RP Data – Rismark Property Value Index Release Property Value Index Release   Claims that the Australian property market would in 2008 experience a major downturn have been proven incorrect based on the most recent findings of the RP Data-Rismark Hedonic Property Value Index, which in October again showed that Australian capital city property prices had increased for the second consecutive month. Released today, the RP... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-buy-investment-properties-in-South-East-Queensland?........html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-buy-investment-properties-in-South-East-Queensland?........html The rate of population growth in the South East Queensland equates to approximately 630 new residents moving into the area each week. An estimation of housing demand can be derived based on the population growth and average household size of 2.6 people. Using these figures, Greater Brisbane requires 250 new dwellings each week to provide housing for new residents, however realistically this figure is likely to be higher, given the trend... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Looking-to-purchase-property-under-the-hammer?.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Looking-to-purchase-property-under-the-hammer?.html This article outlines the process for buyers looking to purchase at Auction Complied by Liz Wilcox from Hot Property Specialists Buyers Agency. The most important aspect of any property transaction, including auctions, is whether you have done your homework before jumping in to a contract. You must know all the facts. Things to look at and consider before buying: (this is where Hot Property Specialists Buyers Agency can help and guide you... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Real-Estate-Dictionary.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Real-Estate-Dictionary.html When it comes to Real Estate there are a whole lot of terms and phrases that some of us probably have never heard of before. Therefore have we put together a list of these tems and definitions of the terminology used in the real estate market. This Real Estate Dictionary is a your guide into the world of real estate. You can simply look up any words and their meaning, if you are lost in "Real Estate... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Market-Recovery-Predicted-Before-End-of-the-Year.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Market-Recovery-Predicted-Before-End-of-the-Year.html The prevailing tough economic conditions will not hold back the impending recovery in the housing market according to Archicentre, the national building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA). Robert Caulfield, managing director of Archicentre said that while most potential homebuyers are still currently fairly cautious, strong housing demand and lower interest rate environment are likely to fuel a significant... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Depreciation:-Your-guide-to-maximising-your-cash-flow.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Depreciation:-Your-guide-to-maximising-your-cash-flow.html Investment property depreciation provides investors with substantial tax benefits, which can help them improve their cash flow and increase their return on investment  Depreciation is the generic accounting term used to describe how an asset declines in value over time.In property investment terms, it’s a legislative allowance made under the Income Tax Assessment Act (1997) to recognise the decline in value of the physical... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buying-Property-Hassle-Free.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buying-Property-Hassle-Free.html Have You Heard About Hot Property Specialists? Take the Hassle Out of Buying Property. Use a Buyers Agent Buying a house whether for investment purposes or for owner occupied use can be a hassle. Looking about and finding a property that meets your needs can be time consuming and frustrating. If you work full time or live interstate or overseas then that makes the job so much more complicated. So what’s the answer? Using... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Expert-Buyers-Agents.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Expert-Buyers-Agents.html Hot Property Specialists: Expert Buyers Agents What their first class buyers agents can do for you. When it comes to finding a professional buyers agent Brisbane, you need look no further than Hot Property Specialists. As fully licensed, members of the Real Estate buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA) they offer total commitment to the buyer. There are no sales listed with Hot Property Specialists so there is no... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Pool-Safety-Inspections.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Pool-Safety-Inspections.html Pool Safety Inspections – Do not Get Caught Out Just a few decades ago, pool safety in Queensland was pretty bad. The biggest cause of death amongst little tots was death by accidental drowning. The first round of pool safety laws managed to get that figure down but the Queensland government felt that more needed to be done. The new pool safety laws call for pool safety inspections to be carried out to ensure that both... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Relocation-Service.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Relocation-Service.html Relocating Made Easy With Relocation Services Relocating to a new area is an exciting time. Whether it’s a new town, state or even country, it’s also a new beginning, a new adventure. At the same time, however, it can be daunting too. Particularly if it is a suburb or country you are unfamiliar with. It can be difficult to find a place to live in your new town if you are far away and also difficult to choose the... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Finding-the-Right-Buyers-Agent.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Finding-the-Right-Buyers-Agent.html Finding the Right Buyers Agent for a Stress-free Move Relocating can be a really stressful experience, whether it is across town, across the country or between continents. It is usually an exciting but stressful experience to find a new home, especially if you were really settled in your old home. Choosing the right buyers agent will go a long way towards making the entire process go much more smoothly and make your life a whole lot... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Super-Funds-Owning-Property.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Super-Funds-Owning-Property.html More Security for Members Super Funds Owning Property Recent announcements in regards the amending of taxation laws, is providing a clearer picture and less uncertainty for investors with super funds owning property. There have been some question marks surrounding this issue, in particular in reference to capital gains tax and what may be payable at the time of last instalment being made. The amendment being made to these laws ensures... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Real-Estate-Investment-Wealth.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Real-Estate-Investment-Wealth.html Create Your Real Estate Investment Wealth After the shocking economic crisis and souring unemployment rates, many people turned towards alternative means of earning a regular source of income. One such method is to invest in real estate. Real estate and property investment pays off well in most conditions. Investment in real estate, however, has to be done after a careful analysis of the market conditions. Choosing the right location,... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Purchasing-at-Market-Bottom.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Purchasing-at-Market-Bottom.html Get A Better Deal Purchasing At Market Bottom People buy and sell property every day of the year all over the world. For some who sell it is because of transfers or just a wish for a change of scenery, for others they want to sell up in order to travel. Those who buy either want a place to call their own, or buy as an investment venture. How successful the buyers are depends on quite a few factors and negotiation is one of them. The... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Property-Buying-in-Brisbane---Press.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Property-Buying-in-Brisbane---Press.html Hot Property Specialists Are Buyer’s Agents With a Difference Need A Buyer’s Agent?- See Hot Property Specialists Are you looking to buy a new home and are some distance from the area you would like to move to? Have you seen a home you like but are not sure that it is of the value the vendors have placed on it? Are you just a little timid about insisting on special conditions you would like to add on a contract... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Pool-Safety-Inspection.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Pool-Safety-Inspection.html A Pool Safety Inspection Is Necessary The luxury of owning a swimming pool is one of the joys of life. A pool is an item that is costly to buy and to properly maintain, and includes the non negotiable pool fencing for the safety of the young children in the family. Landscaped areas around the pool inside the fencing are added extras but they really enhance the appearance of the area. Once your pool is installed and in use it must be... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Relocation-Services.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Relocation-Services.html The Convenience Of Relocation Services If you are a family who has been renting a home for a few years and are happily settled in the area, it will come as a big unwelcome shock to know that your landlord has suddenly decided to sell the premises you have been calling home. If you are not in the position to buy it yourself, this will mean your moving out unless the buyer means to keep the home as an investment rental as well. In this... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buying-Property-Pest-Inspections.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buying-Property-Pest-Inspections.html Pest Inspections Are Essential When Buying Property   There are a series of steps taken when you have decided to buy property whether for personal living or investment rentals. The first step is to know exactly what is is you want to purchase, the location in which you want it to be, and the maximum price you are willing to pay for the property. Knowing what price you can afford to pay is helpful when you approach the bank... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Property-Buyers-Agent.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Property-Buyers-Agent.html Engaging A Property Buyers Agent Sometimes it can take years to save up for the deposit on our dream home and when we do we can’t wait to start looking for it or to have it built for us. After gaining a home loan approval for a specified amount matching our income, we have to decide on the area in which the amount we have at our disposal will allow us to buy. For first home buyers this can be disheartening if everywhere... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Engage-a-Buyers-Agent.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Engage-a-Buyers-Agent.html Engage A Buyer’s Agent And Save Have you decided to buy a new home for the family, or perhaps an investment property? Or do you perhaps wish to sell your current home and buy in a new location? If you are about to sell because you need something bigger, have you considered renovation? This can be a practical solution and often a less costly exercise. If this has been considered and you still wish to sell and move elsewhere,... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buying-a-Home.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Buying-a-Home.html Success In Buying A Home Are you looking to buy real estate and don’t know where to start looking? Would you like someone to find it for you to save you time running around? 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We read “for sale” advertisements in the papers, or check with real estate agents and wait for... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Property-Investing:-A-Great-Way-To-Increase-Your-Wealth.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Property-Investing:-A-Great-Way-To-Increase-Your-Wealth.html By now, most of us know that get rich quick schemes are not reliable or legitimate ways to make money. That being said, there's no reason to toil away for fifty or sixty years in order to accumulate a very respectable amount of wealth. 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More People... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/How-the-Global-Recession-has-Affected-Australian-Property.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/How-the-Global-Recession-has-Affected-Australian-Property.html A global recession has crippled the property markets in many countries around the world, causing record numbers of repossessions and making it more difficult than ever for people to get approved for home loans. For a number of reasons, however, Australia has largely been shielded from most of these negative effects. What is it about Australia that makes it differ from so much of the world? You can learn more about this phenomenon by... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/2010-Poised-To-Be-A-Great-Year-For-Australian-Property.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/2010-Poised-To-Be-A-Great-Year-For-Australian-Property.html After a dismal couple of years, excitement is brewing in the Australian investment property community as 2010 is gearing up to be one of the best years in recent memory. If you are a property investor, or are thinking about getting into property investment, there's truly never been a better time. With the help of Buyers Agents Brisbane, you should prepare yourself to take advantage of the many great developments that are in the... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-Buying-Property-During-the-Holiday-Season-Will-Make-You-Money.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-Buying-Property-During-the-Holiday-Season-Will-Make-You-Money.html With 33% of Australians planning to buy property within the next two years, it is safe to say that confidence is at an all-time high when it comes to buying a home. If you are one of the many people who plan on buying property soon, you might have the instinct to wait out the holiday season before shopping in earnest. The fact is, though, that the holidays are actually an excellent time for buying property Brisbane for many key reasons;... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Foreign-Investors-Flock-into-Brisbane-and-Gold-Coast.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Foreign-Investors-Flock-into-Brisbane-and-Gold-Coast.html Thanks mostly to new laws regarding the foreign ownership of land in Australia, there are more offshore investors in Queensland property than ever before. The Foreign Investment Review Board changed laws concerning foreign ownership in late 2008. Before that, offshore investors could only own up to 50% of any Australian property. Under the new laws, full foreign ownership in brand new residential construction is now permitted. The... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/AFG-6-April-2009.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/AFG-6-April-2009.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/8-Things-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-rate-cut.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/8-Things-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-rate-cut.html This months decision by the Reserve Bank to cut the Official Cash Rate by 100 basis points is welcome news for both prospective and existing property owners. The combined cuts since September last year translate to a total saving of approximately $800 a month ($9,600) on a $300,000 loan. Which is like getting a pay rise of about $13,000 before tax.   The latest rate cut does present a window of... http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-the-bottom-is-the-Top-----Dr-Tony-Hayek.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/Why-the-bottom-is-the-Top-----Dr-Tony-Hayek.html Have you ever gone into a store and seen something you really wanted with a big red SALE tag swinging off it and said “No, I’m going to wait until that comes back to full price before I buy it”? Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it.  However, that is exactly what is happening in the Australian property market right now.  Property never seems cheap (because it is such a large...