In the past few years, Australian banks have virtually stopped giving investors “interest-only” loans on Australian property, and have been insisting on buyers making regular principle repayments.
This has led many to many investors becoming unsure whether an investment property in Australiastill makes sense with this type of repayment.
Even though interest rates are at HISTORIC ALL TIME LOWS.
Investors do have to pay slightly higher interest rates, and foreign buyers pay a further margin on top again.
Some overseas investors are put off investing believing these rates are "too high."
Or are concerned that they cannot secure an interest only investment loan.