It was only a matter of time.

A banking sector return to aggressive lending to property investors could stoke the ire of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, which had been trying to calm the exuberance of capital city housing markets.

The analysts’ warning came after Westpac lowered the bar for investors seeking

The main advantages of building compared to purchasing a completed property are:

• There is usually immediate capital gain on completion of the property (i.e. the property is usually worth more than what it has cost).
• The investor has a brand new property (more attractive to prospective tenants).
• Land

So many Australians put off purchasing an investment property until it's simply too late and they are left living on a barely adequate superannuation income. This doesn't have to be you. Here are our tips on how to conquer fear, stop procrastinating, and begin providing for your financial future today.

Write down your goal and