The short answer to this question is, yes. They are both trusts and they both invest in property. The main difference when it comes to terminology is whether the property investment trust is publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) or not. A property...
Welcome to the second article in our 6-week series about personal financial structures and property investing. This article will focus on property investors who invest as individuals. Having covered the typical profile of a real estate investor who chooses to invest...
When should you buy your investment property? So many “experts” are willing to tell you when you should buy. It’s essential to get advice from others though deciding the best time to buy is different for everyone. It depends on your personal circumstances, what is...
What property should you buy? There are three main financial reasons to invest in property. Property Growth Income Generation Taxation Minimisation Reason 1: Property Growth The first is growth in the value of a property. The rise in price is known as capital growth....
What returns can you expect? Investing in property is based on one simple fact that people will always need somewhere to live. This means there will continue to be a demand for housing, whether owned or rented. This isn’t just based on the natural desire to have a...
What drives the property market? The property market is an important and complex sector in any developed country. Not only can the property market influence what is happening in the economy, but the property market can also influence the economy. It sometimes can...