Property Outlook – Part 4

»  A view on what is expected in the market across Asia IN our series on the global property outlook over the past weeks, we published the views of industry professionals on markets in the US, UK and Australia. This week, we take a brief look at neighbouring markets. Asian Region According to jll.realreviews.com, the … Read more

Australian Property Forecast 2016

We will remember 2015 as the year when the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) stepped in to try and slow down the investor frenzy, introducing guidelines to major lenders that resulted in capping the growth rate of their residential investment loans. 2015 saw an end to the lowest auction clearance rates in a decade, agents … Read more

Ultra-Luxury Real Estate: What’s Hot, What’s Not

A major driver of demand for luxury homes after the global recession was a coterie of wealthy international investors seeking a safe place to earn superior returns in a low-interest-rate environment. As they’ve pulled back due to international events such as plummeting oil prices and slowing economic growth in China, as well as tax and … Read more

Reasons For Investing In Real Estate Properties Today

Everybody wants to have a successful financial future. It is for this very reason that most people today are looking for ways on how they can increase their finances. Investing in properties can be a far better option. Indeed, more and more people all around the world agree that the best investment they can make … Read more

6 Golden Rules to Follow Before You Invest in Turnkey Real Estate

Real estate investing is not for everyone. It requires patience, consistency and persistence and it comes with its share of challenges that must be considered before making the leap. A lot of new investors are interested in investing in turnkey real estate because they think that they won’t have to do any work. Yes, it’s … Read more

Property Outlook – Part 3

IN a nutshell, last week’s article on the US and the UK property market suggested that demand has exceeded supply in the US and developers will be increasing the construction of single-family and smaller housing units into the year; while house prices are expected to fall into the year, after the increase of stamp duty … Read more

Property Investment Malaysia – Now Or Never

Why Property Investment Malaysia? A combination of factors makes a country lucrative for property investment: The property should be below market price Easy to sell Stable appreciation Based in a country that has a stable economy and a regulated financial sector There should be no risks involved The Malaysian property investment market is heating up. … Read more

5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Won’t Do For You

A real estate agent (REA) can help you buy your dream house or sell your existing home quickly. However, houseowners should take note that REAs’ do not handle the A-Z of real estate matters. Here are some things that are out of an REA’s scope and how to deal with them. 1. Resolve your finances … Read more

Why Invest In REIT’S ?

“Ninety percent of all Millionaires become so through owning real estate” -Andrew Carnegie Although we don’t realise it, real estate is part of our lives since the day we are born. We come into this world under the shelter of a hospital and then are taken home. We go to school for the large part … Read more

The Renting Guide For New Landlords

Whether you are looking to obtain additional income or having trouble selling off that piece of property, renting out is an appealing option. However, it can bring considerable trouble if appropriate considerations are not made. Check out our tips below to successfully rent out your property: 1. Comprehend the responsibility involved First of all, you … Read more