Property Invest
Gearing up for success
MANY are familiar with the tax benefits of negative gearing but because it requires risk, you need to ensure you are in a position to maximise them.
Bank on the home
A REVERSE mortgage loan can be a great way for older South Australians to unlock finance against the value of their home.
Invest in escapism
INVESTING in a holiday home or apartment can be a smart way to buy your own getaway while still generating a rental income.
Owners sitting pretty
HOMEOWNERS can breathe a sigh of relief with the official interest rate expected to stay on hold until at least March next year.
Swot up for first home
BUYING your first home is one of the most exciting and stressful times in your life.
Gilt-edged tenants
PROPERTY investors should do everything they can to keep the perfect tenant because it will pay off in the long run, industry experts say.
Fixed rates vs variable
FIXED home loan rates offer borrowers budget security and stability as Australia's economy strengthens and rates are tipped to rise, lenders say.
Planning a portfolio
BUILDING a balanced real estate portfolio is much the same as a chess game - you're likely to win if you take a planned and strategic approach.
Counting the cost
MORE landlords are being forced to claim on their insurance as thefts rise and the value of stolen property increases, a landlord insurer says.
Rate rise on the way
MAJOR lenders say the official interest rate will remain steady for now but home owners should expect a rise late this year or early next year.
News
Teen dies in street race horror
A TEENAGER has died in a street race which ended with his car hitting a bus before destroying a Stobie pole, cutting power in the western suburbs.
Sport
How we see the second Test
THE second Ashes Test starts today and here's everything you need to know as Australia and England square off in Adelaide.