Finance

Understanding Property Management Fees in Brisbane

By Brad Minhinnick / April 29, 2024 /

Are you in the market for a property management agency but finding the array of fees and options daunting? It’s a common dilemma. From fixed fees to percentage-based charges, navigating the landscape can be overwhelming. At LINK Living, we recognize the challenge of finding a trustworthy property manager amidst the complexity. That’s why we’ve crafted…

How much to budget for rental property maintenance?

By Brad Minhinnick / November 20, 2023 /

Maintaining and budgeting for rental property expenses, whether it’s routine maintenance or capital expenses, is a crucial aspect of property management in Brisbane. It may not be the most exciting topic, but it’s one of the most overlooked aspects of being a landlord. In this article, we’ll explore why budgeting for maintenance and capital expenses…

Comprehensive Forecast and Analysis: The Future of Brisbane’s Real Estate Market

By Brad Minhinnick / September 13, 2023 /

Australia’s real estate market has been the subject of intense scrutiny, particularly in the wake of the pandemic and ensuing economic shifts. Brisbane, a city often overshadowed by Sydney and Melbourne, is now standing tall as a beacon of opportunity in property investment. With a unique blend of lifestyle and economic advantages, the Brisbane real…

The ATO has begun using data matching programs in the property industry

By Brad Minhinnick / September 27, 2021 /

With new data matching technology in the hands of the Australian Taxation Office, more industries are being put under the spotlight. Property investment is one of the biggest wealth generators in Australia, and is one of our biggest industries, accounting for 23.4% of Australia’s GDP in 2016. So, it was only a matter of time…

Capital Growth v Rental Yield – Which strategy is better for you?

By Brad Minhinnick / May 5, 2021 /

Should you invest for capital growth or rental yield? It is the age-old property question that has never actually been answered. However, as cliché as it may sound, there is no right or wrong investment strategy. Instead, it is completely dependent on the psychological makeup of the individual; At the end of the day, one…

How much does it cost to keep an investment property?

By Brad Minhinnick / June 15, 2020 /

You may think the big expense is over when you have paid the deposit and budgeted in the mortgage repayments. However, investment properties do have many ongoing costs that should be budgeted for. This is not to say that investment properties are a bad idea, quite the contrary, the issue is many Australian families jump…

10 tips for buying your first investment property

By Brad Minhinnick / June 8, 2020 /

Investing in property is very popular in Australia due to its high potential returns and relative stability. Of course, there is a first time for everything and property investment is no different. So, to help those looking to get into property investment we have created 10 tips to get you started on the right track.…

9 Reasons You Should Invest In Brisbane Properties

By Brad Minhinnick / October 28, 2019 /

Brisbane is in the midst of a transformation. It is changing from a “big country town” into a modern multicultural metropolis. Many now refer to Brisbane as a city that is “growing up”, taking its place as Australia’s third largest city. This transformation has been driven by an increased number of interstate migration, huge infrastructure…

Cash Flow Vs Capital Growth

By Brad Minhinnick / July 22, 2019 /

Everyone who invests into property is aiming for positive results financially. Whether this is on a week by week basis or in the long term when the property is sold. Often investors use one of two methods to achieve results that benefit them financially. Either a positive cash flow method or a capital growth method.…