hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/ Hot Property Specialists Buyers Agency Pty Ltd Articles en 30/11/00-1 10:00:00 AM 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... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:35:03 +1000 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... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:58:46 +1000 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... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 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... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:02:21 +1000 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... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:49:01 +1000 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... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 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... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:37:08 +1000 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 ... Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 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... Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:18:37 +1000 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... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:20:56 +1000 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,... Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:09:07 +1000 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... Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 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... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000 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.... Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:27:39 +1000 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... Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:21:11 +1000 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... Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:14:37 +1000 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... Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:10:34 +1000 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... Thu, 26 May 2011 15:22:56 +1000 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... Thu, 26 May 2011 15:20:45 +1000 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... Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:05:46 +1000 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? Have you worked out the maximum price you are willing to pay but hope to pay much less? Do you have a desired location in mind? Have you perhaps already seen... Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:31:37 +1000 http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/buyers-agent-services.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/buyers-agent-services.html Buyers Agent Services - What Are They? If we thought about all the time and running around involved in looking for a new home or an investment property, we would most likely feel exhausted before we started the process. There are so many homes available on the market that it could take months to find just what we want. We read “for... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:09:50 +1000 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... Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1000 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. With strategic property investing, you can slowly build up a steadily increasing amount of wealth; one... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:03:06 +1000 http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/things-that-can-go-wrong-buying-property-in-brisbane---what-to-do-about-it.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/things-that-can-go-wrong-buying-property-in-brisbane---what-to-do-about-it.html For both the investor or home buyer, a property purchase is most likely the biggest financial outlay undertaken. Most people undertaking a property purchase borrow considerable amounts of money, therefore anything going wrong in the process can jeopardise someone’s financial future for life.   So what could possibly go... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:55:40 +1000 http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/property-in-brisbane--an-overview.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/property-in-brisbane--an-overview.html The Brisbane Property Market Buyers have returned to the Brisbane City and Brisbane greater property market in numbers not seen since the peak of our market back in 2007. Confidence has certainly returned to the capital city's market with first home buyers, up-graders and investors all active over the period. Preliminary sales... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:52:39 +1000 http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/invest-in-a-buyers-agent---here-s-why.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/invest-in-a-buyers-agent---here-s-why.html When the time rolls around to buy a new home or an investment property, enlisting the assistance of a professional buyers' agent is always a spectacular idea. In case you didn't know, a buyers' agent differs considerably from a traditional real estate agent, and works strictly for you, the buyer, to help you get the best deal and... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:50:57 +1000 http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/factors-contributing-to-the-housing-shortage-in-australia.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/factors-contributing-to-the-housing-shortage-in-australia.html There's never been a better time to get into property investing in Australia than right now, and a huge part of the reason for that is the current housing shortage. Housing has been in high demand for some time now, and several factors have produced a genuine housing shortage in the country. If you've been thinking about investing in... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:26:03 +1000 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... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:24:44 +1000 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,... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:18:14 +1000 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,... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:55:16 +1000 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... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:53:54 +1000 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... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000 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... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000 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... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000 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,... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000 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... Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000 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... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000 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... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000 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... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000 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... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000 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... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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.... Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:00:00 +1000 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; •   ... Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +1000 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... Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 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... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 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... Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 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... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000 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... Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 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... Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/afg-6-april-2009.html http://www.hotpropertyspecialists.com.au/articles/afg-6-april-2009.html Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 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... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000