Some property investors own for only a short time.

Why so many landlords are forced to sell their properties

Experts are calling for more education and even a UK-style business registration scheme for property investors renting homes out.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss

Latest

Consumers are not quite as gloomy about the property market.

‘Not a lot of political will’:The unpopular fix for our housing woes

New figures lay bare how far the cost of home ownership has soared out of reach,but a key solution seems elusive.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
Mortgage repayments are higher than rents in most Sydney suburbs.

The Sydney suburbs where property investors can claim the most on tax

High property prices and mortgage rates have left more investors claiming negative gearing tax deductions,experts say.

  • Tawar Razaghi andMelissa Heagney-Bayliss
Property investors can claim losses on tax.

The Melbourne suburbs where property investors can claim the most on tax

Investors can claim sizeable tax concessions in some pricey suburbs,but they need deep pockets to be able to cover their mortgage repayments.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
Investors in inner Melbourne risk selling at a loss.

The Melbourne suburbs where investment properties are selling at a loss

Most property investors make a profit,but pick the wrong neighbourhood and there’s a two-in-five chance of losing money.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
In neighbourhoods such as Parramatta,some properties are selling at a loss.

The Sydney suburbs where investment properties are selling at a loss

Most property investors make a profit,but pick the wrong neighbourhood and there’s a one in four chance of losing money.

  • Kate Burke andMelissa Heagney-Bayliss
Advertisement
Single tenants are leaving the private rental market at a rapid rate.

The key to finding a home? First,find a partner

Buying a home solo has become tougher over the past decade. Now renting has caught up.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
The auction of 20 Gareth Avenue,Beaumaris.

Beaumaris house sells for $2,325,000 in just seven bids

Two bidders slugged it out during the ultra-fast auction for the four-bedroom home,which was over in just a few minutes.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
Many higher income households still cannot afford to buy a home.

‘Very broken housing system’:More high-income earners stuck in rent trap

Higher income households that might have been able to buy a home a few decades ago are left renting as property prices soar.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
Nelson Alexander auctioneer James Pilliner calls for bids during the auction.

Young family buys Brunswick East bungalow for $1.79 million

Three young families competed for the keys to the renovated California Bungalow,pushing the price $140,000 above the reserve.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss