Buying a townhouse is a good investment. Buying a home at any stage of life is a big decision. For first home buyers, buying a townhouse can be a great footprint into the property market, while savvy investors can find a well located property with low maintenance. Not everyone wants a townhouse. At Crest Property Investments, we help source brand new and off the plan properties for buyers. In our daily...
Renting your property on a short term lease. One popular benefit of investing in property is the control and flexibility of owning the asset. There are many types of rental agreements available and they are suited to different investors. Some investors may want a short-term or long-term lease, depending on their circumstances and objectives. In this article we highlight some points to consider when...
Buying a property can be one of the most rewarding investment decision. Over time it will provide you with capital growth, but in the interim, you are lucky to also generate a rental income. A good investor is always seeking new ways of maximising their rental return. An important strategy in achieving this goal is obtaining a rental appraisal. What is a rental appraisal? Unlike a organising a property...
All property investors want the highest rental return. There are steps you can take to make sure your property is not only leased long term, but also achieving your desired rental return. Here are some important tips on increasing rent. 1. Provide your property with some TLC (tender loving care) – If you can take some time to maintain your property and make it look more presentable, you are likely to...
What does a property manager look for in a tenant? Many people have at some stage leased a property. You may have had an application miss out to another tenant or perhaps been declined. Successful investors leasing property know that a Property Manager does there due diligence to source the best tenant available. Melbourne vacancy rates remain low as the population growth increases. It’s not uncommon...