The predictions were right Property prices have turned around and are on the rise The most recent CoreLogic data has shown that the predictions that the property market would bounce back were more than accurate. In fact ,there has been an impressive 0.4% increase in...

How has the Australian property market held up with COVID-19? There has been uncertainly in previous months around the impact of COVID-19 on the property market. Risk of unemployment, tenants unable to pay rent, and changes to the way we live our daily lives have had...

2020 has come with its own specific set of challenges ranging from a change in routine moving to working from home to facing financial uncertainty. Employees have been stood down, some businesses have been forced to adopt different strategies or business models, or...

Recently the Australian government announced their plans to offer $25K grants for new constructions and significant renovations from now to the end of the year. This grant is hoping to provide a boost to the construction industry and trades, and help to stimulate the...

Brisbane is the well loved capital city of Queensland, and it famous for its culture, nightlife, dining, bars, clubs, shopping, and of course the CBD. The weather is sunny and idyllic, with mild winters and long summer days perfect for adventuring. A steady influx of...

STABILITY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES. For so many of us we find ourselves adapting to uncertain times. Social distancing is the new way of life, and for the lucky ones who remain in employment, we find ourselves operating from our kitchen bench, bedroom, garage, shed, or...

With the most recent global events shaking the very foundation of the Australia that we know, you may be feeling uneasy, stressed, or uncertain about how things are going to play out in the months (and possibly years) ahead. The fundamental changes to the way that our...

If the most recent data from the Australian property market is anything to go by, we are heading into a property boom, and housing affordability will be impacted for both home owners in investors in the coming months. Sydney and Melbourne property prices are...

A combination of low interest rates and increased buyer confidence is making big waves in the property market, according to the recent figures from the AFG Index. Enhanced competition has seen less activity with mortgage loans from the big banks, and a stronger push...

Have you been considering investing in the South East Queensland property market? There's been plenty of interest in this growing region of Australia for investors, as well as for residents of large cities looking for a sea change. The reality of the housing market in...

What is a dual occupancy home? If you're looking into investment property possibilities and you've come across the concept of dual occupancy homes, otherwise known as dual key homes, you might be wondering what these style of properties have to offer investors, and...

The most recent AFG Index has shown mortgage volume reaches a record high in the September quarter, in line with interest rate cuts and informed purchasers taking advantage of the turning market. July, August, and September have shown a massive 21% increase from the...

How is property looking in South East Queensland? With the recent changes to the national property market showing stabilisation of housing value, lower mortgage rates, accessibility of loans increasing, and a general incline in confidence within the housing market you...

The market is turning If you've been putting off investing in property due to the state of the property market, it might be time to take another look. The July property market update is showing a drop in interest rates is starting to take affect with many suburbs...

Yet again, Melbourne and Sydney just aren’t faring quite as well as Brisbane and other suburbs in South East Queensland. In fact, experts are predicting that prices are set to increase in the upcoming year as compared to other capital cities, which are projected to...

What makes Dual Key Homes such an asset to investors? There are a whole range of reasons, but at the end of the day it all comes down to a client focused point of view. Our team are dedicated to providing property investors with the best property, tailored to fit...

You may have dabbled with the idea of investing your money in property, but for some reason, you just can’t bring yourself to go ahead and do it. So what is it that’s holding you back? It’s not that you don’t have the deposit. You’ve already been through the process...

Thinking of buying an investment property, and have a budget in mind? Know exactly how much you can afford and don't want to pay a cent more? If you aren't careful you can get stung with extra, hidden, or ongoing costs on your investment property. Below are some...

Have you ever wished you could spend a whole day just chilling at home when you felt like it, or head off on weekend getaways at the drop of a hat? The reality is that to enjoy a lifestyle like that you need to be in a financial position where you have the freedom to...

If you are considering buying an investment property, then congratulations! You are one step ahead of the game, and on your way to building up a portfolio that offers you passive income. The next question is, what is the right type of investment property to...

When you are planning to purchase an investment property it can become incredibly complex doing your homework. You have to decide on a builder, on a design, there’s council approvals to navigate, land works, property managers, finance…   The list...

If you are new to property investment you are probably quite familiar with the concept of a duplex home. Two separate homes under the same roof. But did you know that there are other types of properties that offer two residences within the same build...

The old blueprint for financial freedom used to be to “work hard and save your money”. Today, thanks to retirement costs, the rising costs of daily living, rising housing prices, it has become  less of a luxury and more of a necessity to start planning...

Picture this. You have been thinking about building an investment portfolio for years. You fully understand the benefits that financial freedom would have on your way of life. Somehow, despite all of this, you are in the same financial position that you...

There’s a lot of hype about the South East Queensland property market. Many residents of Melbourne or Sydney (or other big cities) are looking elsewhere for their investments. The big question is… why? Prices in big cities are climbing Property prices are...

Did you start off the New year wondering where on earth the last 12 months went? How did your financial goal stack up… did everything go according to plan, or are you in much the same place that you were this time last year? If you found that your grand plans for...

Studies have found that your financial situation is likely to reflect those of the people in your inner circle. The ones who you are closest to, have the most contact with, and who generally share similar values and opinions to you. If you are looking to...

What are you really looking for when you buy a house? Is it that feeling of security? The ability to express your own individual style? Somewhere to bring up your family? On the other hand, are you more practical, and see a property as a source of return on...

If you've worked hard to establish yourself in your career, to build up your business, or generate additional sources of income, you may be at the point where you are considering the next steps in your financial journey. At some point you are going to...

People invest their money in various ways, with a view to obtain their target earnings over a specified period of time. Investing however, is not an exact science, and although we can calculate projected risks, in every investment there will be some...

Wondering about the process of buying a dual occupancy home, and how Dual Key Homes can help you find the right investment and make it yours? Then you've come to the right place! Here we run through the process of getting you your next investment property,...

Quick and simple, if you've never looked into dual occupancy homes before here are the top ten reasons you should seriously consider one as the next addition to your investment portfolio. 1: You get two rental incomes out of one build For little more than...

I had some very interesting conversations this week that really got me thinking. One was with a  South African developer who said to me, and I quote, that Australia is "the luckiest and safest country in the world". She is currently trying to bring her sister over...

Return on investment (ROI) or yield, in the simplest terms, is the % you get back after taking into account costs. As a general rule it can be calculated by determining the net annual return from the investment you make. There are quite a few factors...

There are so many reasons why you may want to invest your money, and can all depend on your current circumstances, where you want to be in the future, or experiences in the past shaping your motivation. Below are our top ten reasons why you should get...

Maybe you want to own your own home. Many of us do! But today we are focusing on the reasons it is absolutely essential to own your home instead of renting, and why you need to make it happen now. If you are currently renting and think that suits you just...

Maybe it's an elderly relative that needs a little assistance to get through the day, or your grandchildren need to be taken care of so your daughter can go back to work. It could be that your grown up children are wanting to save for a deposit for their...

As the trend of living in tiny homes grows and grows, more and more people a reaping the benefits of enjoying a smaller clutter free space, owning less in terms of personal possessions, and reporting that this kind of lifestyle where they are no longer...

Investing your money shouldn't be viewed as a strategy to accumulate wealth just for the sake of being wealthy. In fact, we know that overall happiness doesn't come from having a large sum in the bank, but instead from the options and freedom that comes...

Getting your finances in order isn't fun, it's not something you get excited over usually, most of us don't leave work and think "Woohoo! Let's hurry home so I can sort my bank transactions and review my budget!" But just by being aware of some of these...

Or for those of us with less experience in the investment game... spending too much money for what you are going to get back. This can be a serious threat to securing positive financial returns on your investments and is often something that can be avoided...

Maybe you are thinking of dipping your toes into the world of property investment. You might be the type who loves nothing more than extended trips overseas, or who is frequently away on business trips. If this sounds like you, then you are also...

If your situation is flexible enough that you are able to work from home, or you are weighing up the pro's and con's of moving your workplace to your own place, you will probably be aware that working from home can be a bit of a love/hate...