Growing your portfolio

Property investment portfolio checklist

Property investment portfolio checklist

Historically, investing in the Australian real estate market has delivered consistent above-inflation returns to investors. As a medium-risk, medium- to long-term asset class, property offers a ‘bricks and mortar’ investment for which banks are prepared to lend up to 80 per cent of the value. This level of security, combined with the fact our capital cities have experienced sustained house price increases over the last 20 years, makes building a property portfolio a sound financial strategy.

Building a property investment portfolio

Building a property investment portfolio

But how do you make the most from your money? It’s a question we all face, from choosing a savings account to building a nest egg for retirement. The way we manage our money will be determined by our attitude to risk and our financial goals.