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Why is NRAS Effective?

NRAS \ on 5th October by Peter James

NRAS properties are indistinguishable from other middle market dwellings as a rigorous selection criteria is applied to the location, design and amenity of NRAS dwellings to ensure quality properties are built to the highest standard in low vacancy high sought after areas.

Housing crisis in Queensland

Renting your Property \ on 17th May by Peter James

A quaint picture of the housing shortage casts a shadow over Queensland. Thousands of families and singles await their fate to be plucked from the waiting list of public housing tenants. The revealing picture was expected; there is an overwhelming demand for the supply.

Mistakes to avoid when property investing

Investment Strategy \ on 14th May by Peter James

Everyone makes mistakes, but when it involves a crucial decision the result is something else - disappointment. The experience holds true in buying property investment. Because the stakes are high, the mistake can be a life-ruining experience.

Experts said the first home buyers mistakes result from:

1. Oversight. Overlooking the imminent increase in mortgage interest rates;

Prestige property sales increase

prestige property \ on 14th May by Peter James

Paradise Waters, Sovereign Islands, and Hope Island – these are only few suburbs of the entry-level prestige properties that have been attracting investors in Gold Coast, Queensland.

Australian Property best in the world!

Buying Property \ on 14th May by Peter James

Australia is on top of the international property market. Brushing aside other hypes thrown at it, Australia currently holds the rank as the no. 1 country where to invest. Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed being upbeat about the country's growth; its economy is expected to grow by 3 per cent in 2012, and 3.5 per cent next year.

When investing in property, furnish cheaply!

Renting your Property \ on 11th May by Peter James

Any investor may order a subtle but cheap furniture for his property on rent. When hunting around for a least first-owned furniture, read the content insurance policy which could be part of the rent deal.

Right time to buy

Investment Strategy \ on 11th May by Peter James

Twenty six per cent of, or one out of four, homeowners are keen in a second investment property, according to a new data. Of their numbers, 28 per cent have been homeowners for the last three to five years.

Stamp duty concession

Buying Property \ on 10th May by Peter James

The federal government recently heeded its promise to help uplift the current state of the property market in Queensland. In its Cabinet meeting last April, the LNP decided to remove the controversial sustainability declaration forms, and approved to restore the principal place of residence stamp duty concession.

Mortgage stress

Mortgage and Finance \ on 10th May by Peter James

Mortgages in Queensland and another two territories are turning sour. Two percent of mortgage holders in QLD are in arrears, making it the highest in the country in 15 years, according to Fitch report.

House buyers want green grass

Property \ on 9th May by Peter James

The lawn or green grass adds life to the environment. It gives more social appeal, a creative adventure, and even more value to the house. This aesthetic value may not be new in the property market.