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Grow Consulting Group feature articles
First homebuyer grant doubled in Budget
10th Sep 2012
FIRST home buyers purchasing new homes will have their grants increased from $7000 to $15,000 for 15 months and then pushed down to $10,000, in the key giveaway of today's NSW Budget.
Prime time for investors
7th Jul 2012
LOW prices, low interest rates and less competition is fuelling a prime time for inner city investors, says a Brisbane investment specialist.
Lifestyle needs dictate market
2nd Jun 2012
THE latest local lifestyle changes are set to change Brisbane's property landscape substantially, according to Brisbane property investment consultants Grow Consulting Group.
Perfect time for investing
27th Feb 2012
NOW is a good time to invest in property, says a leading independent property expert. RP Data research director Tim Lawless said home prices were unlikely to get much cheaper, making it a prime time to invest.
Long-term affordability over 'get rich quick'
2nd Aug 2011
Investors shouldn't buy property to 'get rich quick' or for the sole purpose of claiming tax deductions, rather it should be a long-term strategy allowing one to still achieve personal lifestyle goals today and into the future, according to Ayda Shabanzadeh of Grow Consulting Group.
Ask the experts - Your Investment Property Magazine
28th Jul 2011
Your Investment Property Magazine - Panel of experts, including our very own Ayda Shabanzadeh, advise on valuations, investing interstate and increasing rent
Buyers seek city-centric living options
26th Jun 2011
THE next generation of property buyers are not only content to raise a family in an apartment or townhouse, but are actively seeking out higher density, city-centric living options, according to Brisbane property investment consultants Grow Consulting Group.
Beware cost of repairs
11th May 2011
PROPERTY investors may be getting charged for the repair and replacement of items that are the developers' responsibility, it has emerged.
The truth about railway suburbs
11th May 2011
Properties located near public transport systems are attracting strong interest from buyers and renters amid rising petrol prices and worsening traffic congestion. But how significantly and to what extent have train lines impacted capital growth? The answer may surprise you.
Study the area properly
4th May 2011
INVESTING in a property that is particularly suited to the demographic of the suburb is more likely to achieve capital growth, greater rental yields and a minimised vacancy rate, says Brisbane property investment consultants Grow Consulting Group.
Rescue your retirement
17th Mar 2011
Is retirement creeping up on you and is your super account looking a little low? It's never too late to use property to supplement your income. Kevin Eddy explores the options...
Burbs lose bubs to inner-city life
5th Mar 2011
More families happy to raise children in units - Courier Mail
Gettin back on track - Top tips from the experts
1st Mar 2011
Leading property experts provide the top tips, for people affected by the floods, to get back on track as soon as possible.
Great Australian dream still alive
17th Feb 2011
BEST BUYSNULL PRIORITIES OF GENERATIONS CHANGE ALMOST AS FREQUENTLY AS FASHIONS AND SOCIETAL ATTITUDES. BUT THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM, HOME OWNERSHIP, REMAINS A CONSTANT. DESPITE REPORTS TO THE CONTRARY THE NEXT GENERATION ARE EMPLOYING THEIR NOUS, CREATIVITY AND INGENUITY TO MAKE IT A REALITY.
Property shortage to push up rents
16th Feb 2011
PROPERTY rents look set to rise in 2010, advises a Newstead-based property investment agent. Grow Consulting Group managing director Ayda Shabanzadeh said the property market was looking healthy for investors but renters were likely to find it less affordable in the coming year.
Divided by a river: investors make both gains and losses after floods
21st Jan 2011
The recent flooding in Brisbane has had both negative and positive consequences for Queensland property investors, with some suffering enormous loss, while others have made huge gains.
Brisbane a better buy than the US
21st Dec 2010
A "buyers market" means the time is ripe to invest in Brisbane, due to a combination of hesitant buyers and plentiful listings. Property Investment Consultants Grow Consulting Group say the current market is "the perfect environment" in which to invest.
Brisbane experiences recent influx of asian property investors
9th Nov 2010
A recent influx of interest in Brisbane property from Asian investors is yet another indicator of a burgeoning local market. Over the last six months, we have received a significant increase in enquiries from investors from China, Singapore, Korea and New Caledonia, for inner-city Brisbane property.
Expert property management that protects your asset
28th Sep 2010
She may entertain thousands every week as a performer at Sea World on the Gold Coast, but behind the scenes, Erana Lazarro also entertains a healthy property investment portfolio. Managing her investment is now entirely stress-free, in the capable hands of expert property managers, Grow Consulting Group.
Four reasons to invest in property
9th Sep 2010
Investing in property is an effective wealth creation strategy that tens of thousands of Australians use to get ahead financially. While managed funds, shares and stocks also offer opportunities to grow your wealth, some experts point to real estate as your best bet in the current market. There are plenty of reasons to invest in property, including the fact that you're buying a tangible asset - bricks and mortar - wh...
Renovators need to keep up with the Joneses
7th Sep 2010
Renovators who want to avoid over-capitalising should keep an eye on the neighbours, according to Grow Consulting Group
How to protect yourself from realestate scams
10th Aug 2010
You know the old saying - "when something seems to good to be true...it probably is". Well, it's never been more applicable when it comes to attractive real estate scams. Most of us strive to improve ourselves (and earn more money) so it is no surprise that personal development is a multi-million dollar industry globally. In Australia, wealth creation is the latest area to be drawing in the big dollars, according to...
Top five mistakes property investors make
7th Jul 2010
Property is a long term investment and proven performer in any economy, but many property investors around Australia continue to lose money on their investment, according to leading Brisbane Property Investment Consultants, Grow Consulting Group.
Better Transport Options in New Farm to Increase Property Values
28th Jun 2010
Its official - proximity to transport nodes have replaced waterfront locations as the most desirable feature when purchasing property in Brisbane. Greater accessibility for New Farm residents to the CBD and other inner-city suburban areas, due to new public transport measures, will influence local property values over coming years.
property investment workshop creates options
4th Jun 2010
When Hollie Paterson and partner, Wayne Wakefield, signed up to attend a Property Investment workshop run by Grow Consulting Group last year, they had no idea that it would ultimately change the path of their lives, and shape their future possibilities.
Brisbane slumps while southern cities soar
22nd May 2010
Brisbane's auction market slumped at the weekend, while markets in the southern capital cities soared. The number of properties sold under the hammer in Brisbane at the weekend halved, with sales failing to tip $5million - $4.3 million less than the same weekend last year.
decrease on new local developments approvals create higher demand
19th May 2010
A noticeable decrease in Brisbane over the last eight months of new development approvals due to tighter lending practises will lead to an increase in prices for inner-city suburb apartments, according to leading Brisbane Property Investment Consultants, Grow Consulting Group.
latest "fifteen minute neighbourhoods" trend lifting demand for inner city suburban homes
1st May 2010
You may have heard, of a new terminology spruiked recently by our Premier, Anna Bligh - "Fifteen minute neighbourhoods". Simply, it's a place where residents can live, work, and play all in the one location, or within 15 minutes of their home address.
sold magazine article
18th Apr 2010
An ever-evolving economy, together with an increasingly hectic pace to our lives and new technology emerging all the time has resulted in different expectations from clients across many different industries than just a few short years ago. As consumers of any given product or service, we expect instantaneous replies to our enquiries, the most superior and personal service that delivers immediately, and we also don't ...
Assumed first homebuyer profile not right
13th Mar 2010
Recent reports have suggested that first homebuyers would be put off buying a property due to rising interest rates but Grow Consulting Group doesn't believe that's the case.
new year offers opportunity to re-evaluate property investment portfolio
18th Feb 2010
The start of a new year provides the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate your property investment portfolio and take note of any changes in circumstances, according to leading Brisbane Property Investment Consultants, Grow Consulting Group.
singles reshape the cityscape
15th Mar 2010
Changing demographics are shaping the look of inner-city Brisbane. Grow Consulting Group\'s Ayda Shabanzadeh said for the first time in 100 years it is more common for people be unmarried, and a quarter of the nation\'s population now lives alone. She said demand for more inner-city accommodation catering to singles and unmarried couples could mean the end of traditional houses for the CBD.
'Year of the investor' sees Brisbane flagged as hotspot
24th Feb 2010
Brisbane's Activity among investors is already backing up reports 2010 is to be the year of the investor, with Brisbane being the investors' city of choice, according to Grow Consulting Group.
