Calla Property Updates

Brisbane Property Market Set To Grow

Brisbane Property Market Set To Grow

By Suze

According to the latest BIS Shrapnel report Residential Prospects 2015-2018, house prices will start to fall in 2016 – 2017, as affordability declines and coincides with the threat of rising interest rates.  They suggest the three year outlook for Sydney does not justify the current level of fr...
06-07-15 09:34 PM - Comment(s)
Lending Policy Changes

Lending Policy Changes

By Suze

While the Reserve Bank has dropped interest rates, APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) is trying to cool Sydney’s housing market by scrutinizing banks’ lending policies for investment purposes.  This has led to many lending policy changes by the major four banks...

10-06-15 11:15 PM - Comment(s)
Are One Bedroom Apartments A Good Investment?

Are One Bedroom Apartments A Good Investment?

By Suze

This is one of the most common questions I am asked.  And yes, they certainly are. One bedroom apartments are gaining in popularity, largely due to the increase in Gen Y numbers renting, the question is what constitutes the right one-bedroom apartment as an investment property? There are a...
25-05-15 11:22 PM - Comment(s)
Are One Bedroom Apartments Making A Comeback?

Are One Bedroom Apartments Making A Comeback?

By Suze

In the 1950’s we were introduced to the ‘Great Australian Dream’. A big house on a big block of land. The Hills hoist featuring in the large back yard. Large enough for all the neighbourhood kids to gather for daily cricket matches through the long summer afternoons. Baby boomers raised their famili...
20-05-15 10:32 PM - Comment(s)
What Are You Going To Tell The Kids? 5 Golden Rules Of Property Investment

What Are You Going To Tell The Kids? 5 Golden Rules Of Property Investment

By Suze

Have you ever thought about writing down your essential tips for life to hand down to your kids, to help them on their way?  I mean, not just about the ‘meaning of life’, but more the practical side of life. How they can build themselves a secure financial foundation that will set them up for a...
12-05-15 09:30 PM - Comment(s)