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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

I am Neurotic and I need Help: Boston

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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Dear Valued Friend and Associate,

More than 150 postcodes across Queensland have recorded gross rental yields of 5 per cent or more, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) data.

The REIQ December quarter gross rental yield report, released today, found that yields were particularly firm in mining regions as well as areas which offered affordable housing.

Our property market has turned a corner over the past six months, and these robust yields reflect that sales prices had yet to fully rebound in the December quarter last year but rents had definitely increased.

This year, there continues to be strong demand for rental properties from tenants which in turn is driving activity from investors.

REIQ analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) housing finance data found that the number of investors in the Queensland property market in February had increased more than 10 per cent compared to January this year.

The top three performers for gross rental yields for houses by postcode were Miles at 9.3 per cent, Russell and Macleay islands with 9 per cent, and Mount Morgan on 8.7 per cent.

At number one, Miles is located in the Western Downs region and is set amongst the rapidly expanding Surat Basin Energy Province. Its location means that the region has experienced significant property price growth and increased rents over the past few years.

At number two was the Brisbane bay islands of Russell and Macleay which boast plenty of affordable houses as well as a healthy rental market.

Number three was Mount Morgan, in the Rockhampton local government area, which regularly features on top yield reports due to its affordable property prices.

When it comes to units and townhouses, the top areas generally have affordable buy-in prices to underpin their yield performances.

Two postcodes tied for the number one position. The postcode that includes Holloways Beach and Yorkeys Knob in Cairns recorded a gross rental yield of 8.2 per cent. This result can partly be attributed to the period of subdued unit prices following Cyclone Yasi in 2011.

Equal number one was Chinchilla, which is another location within the Western Downs region. Similar to Miles, Chinchilla has experienced strong sales demand as well as rental growth over recent years due to the booming resources sector.

In the number two and three spots were both postcodes within the Logan City region of Greater Brisbane. Woodridge posted a gross rental yield of 7.8 per cent, while Slacks Creek recorded a yield of 7.7 per cent. Both of these postcodes have affordable property prices but are home to a large rental population.

The top performing postcode for Brisbane was again Brisbane/Spring Hill with a yield of 6.4 per cent due to the strong concentration of renters in this inner-city region.

The REIQ gross rental yields use weighted median rents and sale prices to derive yields, which is the annual income earned from a tenanted property divided by the purchase price.

They are referred to as gross yields as they do not take into account costs associated with the original purchase or the ongoing costs of owning an investment property such as mortgage repayments.

Our gross rental yields are also classed as short-term yields as they reflect current pricings.

However, if you hold your investment property over the long-term - which of course is always advisable - then the yield improves given rental income has increased but your original purchase price had stayed the same.

Choose an Agent that is interested in the relationship of everyone involved and takes into account what’s best for all parties not just earning a commission.

Your Managing Agent will always have a relationship already formed with your Tenant which makes it so much easier to sell your Investment Property with a Tenant in place.

It makes sense that keeping a Tenant in place on a fixed term lease ensures that the property is still income producing and if your Agent knows the market well, then the rental return should look attractive to a Prospective Purchaser.

In my experience most Agents will recommend that the Tenant be evicted and the property left vacant whilst on the market. This is poor advice as there is no income generated on the property whilst on the market for sale, and it will not look appealing to Prospective Investors.

Choose LJ Gilland Real Estate to sell your Tenanted property. If your property is managed by another Agent and you want to sell, transfer to LJ Gilland Real Estate and we will remove the hassle from sales and rentals aiming at the best result possible in any challenging real estate market, whilst making selling a sweet, smooth and nurturing experience for all involved.

Thinking of selling? If you would like a current Market Appraisal contact us now.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Friday, April 12, 2013

RP Data Research Blog - Recovering but not recovered

Dear Valued Friends, Clients & Associates,

The following is for your information, perusal & empowerment:-

RP Data Research Blog - Recovering but not recovered

Recovering but not recovered

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 04:08 AM PDT

The housing market recovery has broadly been underway since the end of May last year and since that time dwelling values across the combined capital cities Index have increased by 4.7% through to the end of March 2013. Most cities reached a low point at a different time and have recorded different rates of recovery. Darwin, at 13.9%, has recorded the largest recovery in dwelling values followed by Perth (+9.4%), Hobart (+6.9%) and Sydney (+5.4%). At the other end of the spectrum is Adelaide (+1.5%) and Brisbane (+3.1%) where the recovery in dwelling values has been more subdued.

While the recovery is demonstrable across each city, the only city to reach a new historic high is Sydney, where values are now 0.1% higher than their previous November 2010 peak.

Interestingly, the Sydney recovery has largely been driven by higher unit values rather than detached house values. Looking at the Sydney recovery by dwelling type shows that Sydney unit values actually reached a new high way back in May last year while house values remain -0.4% lower than their 2010 peak. Based on the combined ‘dwellings’ index, Sydney values are now broadly 0.1% higher than their November 2010 peak.

Melbourne values recorded a more severe downturn, with values peaking in October 2010 and finding a low point at the end of May 2012. The recovery to date hasn’t been enough to offset the decline, with values remaining -6.2% lower than their 2010 peak. The recovery has been greater across the detached housing market (+5.2%) compared with units (+3.6%).

Of all the capital cities, Brisbane’s housing market is showing the largest gap between peak and current dwelling values. The correction across the Brisbane housing market has been more significant than other cities and values remain -9.5% lower than when they peaked back in November 2009.

Adelaide dwelling values remain -5.5% lower compared with their September 2010 peak. Additionally, Adelaide is recording the smallest level of dwelling value recovery to date, with dwelling values increasing by just 1.5% between the June 2012 trough and the end of March 2013.

Perth’s housing market recovery has been substantial, with values rising 9.4% since they bottomed out in late 2011. The market trough in Perth was much earlier than most other capital cities, with Perth’s housing market responding to the strong state economy and population growth that can be attributed to the local resources sector as well as an exceptionally tight housing market and rapidly rising rents. House values have recovered much more than unit values, rising by 10.0% compared with a 6.8% recovery across the unit market.

Hobart’s housing market has seen a recent improvement, with values now -8.7% lower than their November 2009 peaked. Brisbane and Hobart were the two capital cities that recorded a market peak the earliest (both in November 2009) and it is no coincidence that it is these same two cities that are recording the largest gap between peak and current dwelling values. The Hobart market bottomed out only recently (October 2012) and since that time values have risen by nearly 7%.

Darwin’s housing market has recorded both the largest correction (values were down nearly 20% from peak to trough) and the strongest recovery with values having increased by 13.9% since they found an early low point back in January 2012. Growth rates in Darwin have recently levelled however, suggesting the market may be starting to level. Rents continue to rocket higher though, rising by close to 15% over the past year which suggests that yields will continue to move higher as well which could drive further value growth on the back of investor demand.

Darwin dwelling values from market peak to end of March 2013

Canberra’s housing market bottomed out quite early compared with other capital cities, in January 2012. Since that time values are up 5.1%, which is a surprisingly strong recovery considering the local uncertainty that comes with a federal election and the recent softness across Canberra’s rental market (rents are down nearly 2% across Canberra’s house market).

At a combined capital cities level, values still need to recover by more 3.0% before they reach a new historic high. Based on the rate of recovery to date, it won’t be long before the housing market moves to a new historic high.

Best regards,

Linda Debello LREA

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The kitchen is fitted with the latest Italian appliances and stone bench tops.
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Single level living with lift access.
The building features a Lap Pool and BBQ facilities in the eastern themed surrounds. 2 Secure Basement Car Spaces with lock up storage.
We’re conveniently located at the Pelican Waters Shopping Centre, Walking distance to Golden Beach minutes from the Greg Norman design Golf Course, Caloundra’s CBD and its beaches.
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Thursday, April 11, 2013

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SPACIOUS 2 BED, 2 BATH UNITS AT THE CROWNE PLAZA RESORT
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We have a number of near new unfurnished apartments featuring 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with ensuite to the master, open plan living with panoramic views of the Glasshouse Mountains, the Greg Norman designed golf course and surrounding lakes.
The kitchen features, European appliances, and stone bench tops
Fully ducted air-conditioning throughout the apartment.
North and South facing views over the golf course and lakes, available now, from $400 pw. Great Value!
Also available is a sub-penthouse on the 11th level for $600.
Resort amenities include 2 pools, BBQ area, Fit 4 life gym access, and tennis courts - all available for the tenants use free of charge plus bar, restaurant, spa, sauna and hairdresser, underground secure car parking.
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