Investment Opportunities for New Australians   While property markets overseas have suffered greatly from the effects of the global financial crisis, the Australian property market has proved to be extremely resilient. While the first home owners’ grant has fueled the demand for housing in the mass market, the property market has been further boosted due to a large number of Australians returning home and by immigrants having wider access to the Australian property market.   In early 2009, laws were relaxed for temporary Australian residents to buy property in Australia. This has opened up a mass of investment opportunities for new Australians to take advantage of the affordability, stability and steady growth record of Australian property. As house prices across Australia hit record highs in relation to income levels in Australia – property ownership is a less achievable goal in real terms for many Australians. This has pushed up demand for rental accommodation and with Australia experiencing its lowest ever vacancy rates across the country – conditions are ripe for the property investor seeking immediate income and long term growth from the Australian market.   Maximising your Investment Returns There is no doubt that investors invest in property to make money – so why do many fall into the trap of giving away up to 20% of profits to agents to simply manage the property.   In the past, self managed landlords (those who privately own and control properties) have had very little access to the level or quality of tools by which real estate agencies would manage properties. With EasyProp.com.au online property management software, private landlords now have access to professional management tools to manage and control up to 25 properties. Unlike much of the commercial software available, EasyProp.com.au has been designed with the small to medium investor in mind – therefore giving access to management tools, reporting and advice previously only available to larger investors.   Benefits of self-managed properties The fact is self-managed landlords save on real estate agents commissions and fees by gaining complete control of their daily investment property management – therefore maximising their overall investment profits.   And by gaining direct control of every aspect of their investment property – from choosing the right tenants to setting rental conditions and returns – the self-managed landlord is secure in the knowledge that their investment is the topmost priority for those who benefit the most – the landlord themselves and the tenants.   Information supplied by Joe Papadatos Marketing Director Easyprop.com.au Telephone: 1300 138 984 Website: www.easyprop.com.au