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Buying investments during a global crisis can be stressful. Big changes are happening in all industries and it’s normal for investors to experience fear. However, there may be real advantages to them, especially now when prices are falling. How would you like to own a property that generates income every week and finances you with …

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The bushfires in December 2019 and the coronavirus pandemic are two of the most recent events that have brought significant changes in the Australian real estate market. Catastrophic events like these are out of everyone’s control and it is natural to feel confused and helpless as a property investor. Despite all this, one should always …

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Real estate investing can be challenging, especially for first-time property investors. There are many things to consider before you choose and pick a property to put your money in. One thing most investors often underestimate is their financial capability. Do they have enough funds to pay the lender if their tenant leaves? What will happen …

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What should be your next step as an investor? As of April 15, 2020, the coronavirus outbreak, has already infected 1,970,879 people in the world. The pandemic is becoming one of the world’s most significant threats to the global economy. From the surging decline in stock prices, bond yields, and cash rates to disruptions in …

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Some may have recently lost their job because of the coronavirus pandemic and are currently scrambling to pay the rent. What should they do? Rent breaks and price freeze are some of the common discussions among tenants, real estate investors and property owners during the COVID-19 crisis. In this time of suffering and great uncertainty, …

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Marsden Park is a suburb in New South Wales, Australia. It is located northwest of Sydney in the Blacktown local government area. The suburb is 49 kilometres from the central business district. Once a large agricultural area, Marsden Park is now a bustling neighbourhood with a growing population. Residents in the area often describe Marsden …

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On March 3, 2020, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate to a new record low of 0.50%, for the first time since October. The statement from RBA says, “The Board took this decision to support the economy as it responds to the global coronavirus outbreak.” Last year, the rates were slashed down …

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The Australian economy is experiencing some lows but one sector is thriving: the housing market. The first month of the year has proved strong for investors as banks report survey of home-buying intention at a consistent rise. The property market in Australia is looking well and good at the start of 2020, but will it …

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In the past, Kellyville was known as huge farmland and just a quaint rural area. Nobody thought about how much it could be developed until today. Fast forward to the present, this old little town is now Sydney’s fastest-growing suburb. Kellyville is a recently built suburb found around the long-standing Kellyville Village and is situated …

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During a meeting on February 4, 2020, the board has left the cash rate unchanged at 0.75 per cent as predicted by traders and economists. The RBA has remained reasonable after a tumultuous year in 2019 with US-China trade dispute, and now the coronavirus. Their decision was supported by the labour market and inflation which …

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