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03/02/2014

Research, RP Data Rismark Indices

10/01/2014

The ATO recommends that that assets owned by SMSF’s should be re-valued every three years to establish their current market value. Does your investment property need revaluing?

19/12/2013

Did you know that in Melbourne units equate to under 3.5% of housing stock but in Sydney the figure is above 9%. Which area though do we hear most about having a unit oversupply??? Be careful what you read and undertake thorough due diligence yourself

11/12/2013

Be very careful if you have investments in Victoria or South Australia in areas reliant on the car manufacturing industries. Holden have announced they are stopping production in 2017 (ford 2016)

26/11/2013

Found this interesting article on Granny Flats as an investment option today. If you are considering this option it would be well worth speaking with a property investment advisor to ascertain and clarify what it is that you are trying to achieve first.

http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/new-south-wales/granny-flats-worse-investments-than-vending-machines-gavin-mcpherson/2013090264738

27/10/2013

Have a pool at your property or looking to buy a property with a pool from 29th October the pool NEEDS to be registered with the NSW government. Please see http://www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au/

24/10/2013

Lots of talk about fixing interest rates at the moment. If you own an investment and are planning on selling prior to the end of your fixed term please be aware that exit fees will most likely apply. In some instances this can be in the tens of thousands of dollars

25/09/2013

Are you considering buying a defence house for an investment property? If so make sure that you are aware of a couple of key points, mainly that you will likely pay a higher entry point due to the 'guaranteed' rent. Also please bear in mind that military units can be moved at short notice.

Above all else though make sure you research the area. Make sure that there are other supporting reasons to purchase the property and not just that it is a DHA property. As with everything else if the property doesn't stack up without the incentive then reconsider purchasing.

For those that are considering DHA properties it may be well worth looking into both Darwin and Townsville as potential entry points.

23/09/2013

Lots of talk at the moment about a property bubble in Sydney being talked about by economists. Likewise alot of talk about property related industries shooting that talk down.

To seperate wood from the trees you need to know where economic cycle is and how property interacts. Dont know? Give me a call in 1300 650 341

19/09/2013

West Connex was given the green light today. This much talked about addition to the Sydney Roadway Infrastructure will commence building in 2015 at a cost of $11bn.

The West Connex has proposed to improve travel times for those living within the West and South West of Sydney to among other places the airport and city itself.

Given the improved infrastructural links, it is only reasonable to consider that business will look to take advantage of the improved access routes by relocating to areas benefiting from the motorway development. As such this gives yet another reason for those looking to invest within property to place the South Western Suburbs of Sydney on the watching brief with a view researching the viability to enter this market for them.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE DOES NOT CONSITUTE PERSONAL INVESTMENT ADVICE. Should you wish to discuss your own investment requirements and whether the South West of Sydney is suitable for you to invest in please contact Orion Advisory Services on 1300 023 246 or email [email protected] **

19/09/2013

There has been a lot of talk by economists about the possibility of a limit on how much banks can lend to you to purchase a property. This is off the back of the proposed increases within the median house prices (fin review yesterday - 18/09/2013 - indicating that prices in Sydney could rise 20-30% in some places).

The question though for those looking to enter /move up the housing ladder is to make sure that they don't miss out on properties within their price range.

Orion Advisory Services can assist those looking to purchase and secure a property on budget and in timely fashion. Be these properties an investment or a property to live within yourself. Call Robert Fleming on 1300 023 246 to discuss your needs.

13/09/2013

For those of you whom have an interest in overseas properties. Please find a link to an article in the British paper, 'Daily Mail; in relation to the housing prices in Britain.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2419824/House-price-rises-capped-5-prevent-boom-experts-warn-outside-London-rise-welcome.html

With some parts of the country seeing steep falls in house prices in the last year, the idea served only to highlight that a boom in leading is not being experienced everywhere.