Positive or negative gearing is essentially the profit or loss you make on the property. If your expenses are higher than the rental income you expect to receive, your property is “Negatively Geared”. If your rent is higher than your expenses, this is “Positively Geared”. It is extremely important that your loan is correctly structured

Always begin with the end in mind. Think about the reasons why you want to invest, and what it is that you want to achieve. If building a portfolio is your plan, be sure to work out how it is going to look and what timeframe you would ideally like to build it. This will

At Peasy, we are big believers in engaging professionals along the way. Spending a small amount of money, could save you a lot… This can include a Conveyancer (the person who can advise you on the contract and help direct the funds for the purchase), a Buyers Agent (an agent who represents the buyer, not

Much like any investment you look at, there are benefits if it succeeds, although also inherit risks if it doesn’t. Try to think about all the costs associated with buying an investment such as Property Management Fees, Rates, Maintenance and of course, vacancy in the case that your tenant moves out and you need to

Surprisingly you don’t need a massive income to invest in property, nor do you need a large deposit. The purpose of investing in property is to build wealth, and if you buy the right property it could enable you to grow a portfolio based on any equity you build. At Peasy, we love investors, and

This can vary from property to property and you will need to seek information from your conveyancer and the selling agent as to the timeframes you need to adhere to, however generally speaking settlement will take place 4 – 6 weeks from when you exchange, depending on which state you are purchasing in.