According to recent reports, house prices eased in 2019 but are on the upward slide in 2020 (even allowing for the Covid restrictions) as markets rebound. If you’re in the market to buy an investment property, you should make a move now. Here are ten reasons why you should pounce on an investment property right now.
10 reasons to invest in real estate right now
1. Record low interest rates
The official RBA cash rate is at 0.25% and holding – a record low in Australian financial history. If you’re waiting for interest rates to fall, don’t hold your breath; there aren’t any clear signs they’re set to drop any lower.
2. Property investor experts say there’s no better time
Peak property investment body Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) in their Annual Investor Sentiment Survey, says that 82% of investors believe now is a good time to invest in residential property, up from 77% in the previous year.
3. No cap on investment loans
In July 2019, The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority which has a hand in regulating the lending industry removed the cap on the number of investment loans an individual can take out. If you’re looking to go for more than one property, now is a great time.
4. Waiting longer can cost you money
If you’re waiting for the perfect ‘time’ – don’t. It can actually cost you in the long run. PIPA research in September 2019 showed that investors who attempt to ‘time’ the market could lose an average of $140,000. So don’t wait, move!
5. A buyer’s market – while it lasts
Since house prices have fallen slightly over 2019 (but may climb back to the record peaks this year!) you should put on your negotiation cap and look for an absolute property bargain.
6. Lower outlay; higher returns
It also stands to reason that if house prices rise back to their peaks this year, you’ll reap a greater return on investment than if you waited. So, if you have the capital lined up, move now or regret it later.
7. More competition in investment loans
In the wake of the Royal Commission into the Banking Sector last year, Savvy CEO Bill Tsouvalas says non-bank lenders and brokers have driven more competition in the sector: ‘Applications with the Big Four banks could slide by as much as a third, which may indicate non-bank lenders are driving home more competitive rates. If you’re going to buy an investment property
8. Negative gearing
Since the Coalition was returned at the last Federal Election, changes to negative gearing proposed by the Labor party will not come to fruition. That way you can still take advantage of tax breaks through negative gearing if you decide to buy an investment.
9. Secure your retirement
If your superannuation isn’t anything to write home about, an investment property now can help you secure a comfortable retirement. The extra cash flow or an eventual sale of an investment property could net you extra cash when you’re not working.
10. Supplement other investments
If you already have investments in shares or money markets, diversifying your portfolio with an investment property is one way to spread risk and create another stream of income. That way, you can pocket the rest or use it to fund further investment.
Weighing up these ten reasons can help to inform your decision on whether investing in property is the right move for you in 2020. So why not start hunting for the perfect investment property today?
This article is republished from qldpropertyinvestor.com.au under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
House prices are on the rise. Find out the value of your property now.
Get a free online property report from Hicks Real Estate. It takes seconds.
Hicks Real Estate Team
Hicks Real Estate is a Brisbane based, full-service real estate agency supporting buyers and sell as well as renters and property investors. With almost 20 years experience in the local market, we are the real estate experts you can rely upon.
