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As spring unfolds and the warmer weather brings good spirits and health, there is also good news for investors.




Inside this issue:


National property outlook
A variety of indicators suggest that market conditions have turned back in favour of the buyer.
The Australian economy will continue to underpin demand for housing both from a rental and purchase perspective



Want to increase the value of your property?
We provide some tips to add extra value to your home so you may benefit from a higher price when you are ready to sell or increase the value to re-draw against your equity.



Valuations explained
There has been a huge shift in the way a bank's business is done today due to the changing financial landscape…
The emergence of the subprime mortgage crisis has effectively transformed the bank's tolerance of risk.
The objective is no longer to just make large profits through care-free lending, rather it is to control the amount money they could potentially lose…
This has changed the way in which banks lend money and has had an even greater effect on the valuation industry.



National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) - for property investors
NRAS is an initiative by the federal and state governments that seeks to address the shortage of affordable rental housing in Australia whilst giving the investor an opportunity to benefit from a $9,540pa investment rebate. Surely worth a read.



Book review: 'The Good Enough Diet'
What would you think if someone told you that…'Near enough is good enough' when trying to lose weight? This is a must read for those with lots of diet excuses as the warmer months approach.