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We have sourced a few news articles from leading sources to help keep you informed.

 

• $10,000 Grant from the Queensland State Government.
• Next Seminar -"The First Steps to Creating Wealth through Property"
• Rental growth to improve over next 6 months

 

 

 

 

 

$10,000 Grant from the Queensland State Government.

Posted on Monday, August 1st 2011

Recently you may have become aware that some interesting things are happening in Queensland. Namely the State Government Grant of $10,000 for all new houses built in Queensland. If you are thinking of entering the investment property market or increasing your portfolio, this provides an excellent opportunity to do so.

 

The Queensland Government's $10,000 Building Boost Grant is available to help you buy or build a new home in Queensland from 1 August 2011 to 31 January 2012. Purchases of investment properties are eligible.

 

Download the Queensland Brochure here.

 

Click here to request more information from one of our consultants.

 

Next Seminar - "The First Steps to Creating Wealth through Property"

Posted on Saturday, May 21 2011

QPS Investment Group has been assisting members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in creating wealth for many years. We are holding a complementary seminar that is easily accessible to both military and civilian members of the community. We will provide options on how you can become Financially Independent.

 

During our seminar we will cover the following:

 

- QPS Investment Group - Who we are,

- Gaining Financial Independence,

- Why Invest,

- What makes a good investment,

- Why choose property,

- The QPS LeaseBack - never miss a days rent,

- Financing your investment property.

 

The seminar will be presented by Mr Rick O'Shea. Rick is the Managing Director of QPS and is also the Deputy Chairman of the PIPA (Property Investment Professionals Australia).

 

We will also have a special guest speaker, Rachael Scott. Rachael is an investment property finance specialist from Home Loan Connexion.

 

The seminar details are as follows:-

 

Location: Gaythorne RSL, Samford Rd, Brisbane

Date: Wednesday, 1st June 2011

Time: 6:30pm registration, 7pm Start

 

This is a complimentary event however space is limited so bookings are required,
please contact:-

 

Click here to register
or phone
(07) 3355 0401 or 0438 188 313

 

Download the brochure here.

 

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Rental growth to improve over next 6 months

Posted on Thursday, May 12 2011 at 6:26 AM

Source: Australian Property Investor Magazine

Over the 12 months to March, national average rents climbed by 2.9 per cent while capital growth rolled backwards, according to RP Data.

 

House rental rates increased by 3.3 per cent, exceeding unit rental rate growth by 1.3 per cent, however in capital gains, roles were reversed – units raced ahead of houses with a 1.4 per cent growth compared with a 1.2 per cent slide for houses.

 

In the recent March quarter rents across the nation showed a more positive sign, increasing even further by 4.8 per cent, said RP Data research analyst Cameron Kusher.

 

Across the capital cities, the strongest rental growth was experienced in Sydney with a 5.3 per cent increase over the year to March 2011, followed by Hobart (4.5 per cent growth), Perth (4.4 per cent), Darwin (3.7 per cent), Adelaide (2.8 per cent), Canberra (2.5 per cent), Melbourne (0.9 per cent) and Brisbane in last place (-1.0 per cent).

 

RP Data said the top rental growth suburbs for the year to March were again led by Sydney (Woollahra houses) with a 22.2 per cent increase in advertised rents, followed by Nedlands houses in Perth, Burwood houses in Sydney, Sorrell units in Hobart and Claremont houses in Perth.

 

On the other end of the scale, the top five underachieving locations for rental growth in the year to March were all in Perth. They included: Perth City houses with a 2.5 per cent fall, followed by Mosman Park houses in Perth, Claremont units in Perth, Vincent houses in Perth and Fremantle houses in Perth.

 

Kusher said he expects rents to rise over the next six months as the majority of new housing supply won't make it to the market until 2012, meaning a tightening of supply and a decrease in inner city vacancy rates.

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