Woman Real Estate Investors

Despite rising interest rates, women remain avid property investors. In fact when it comes to happiness with their method of investment, women with property out-rate their male counterparts.

In a recent survey of property investors by a large bank, women were more upbeat about their choice of housing investment than men, with one in five aiming to build their portfolio with as many investment properties as possible.

The majority (55%) of women interviewed own one investment property, while 41% own between two and five properties. The remainder own six-plus properties with a small, but noteworthy, proportion of 1% owning a staggering 11 or more investment properties.

According to Mortgage Watch national manager corporate affairs, Fred O'Rourke, women are increasingly making a big impact on the investment property market. He says: "You only have to visit a handful of sales at auction to realise how many women are confidently investing in real estate, often by themselves."

Property has long been a favourite among Australian investors though the survey identified different points of appeal between the sexes. Apparently, women are more likely to opt for bricks and mortar in a bid to set themselves up for retirement.

Men, on the other hand, are more likely to buy property for the tax deductions, provided by negative gearing. This could be a possible reflection of wage differences between the genders.

Julianne Margot, author of a recently published book about property investment says: "Women have always been comfortable with the realism' aspects of property investing."

She adds: "With the increasing number of divorcees and singles, women are often conscious of the need for financial security, and real estate caters to that need on a psychological level."

A bevvy of rate hikes may have left home owners worried, but it doesn't seem to be worring female property investors who are adopting a range of measures to cope with higher interest charges.

According to Mortgage Choice, over one third of female investors manage their own rental properties versus 33% of men, saving on professional property management fees which can be around 7% of gross income.

And despite a well publicised rental squeeze, female landlords are likely to be more sympathetic with tenants. Only 24% of women have raised the rent on their investment property, compared to 38% of men.

Gender shouldn't be a factor when it comes to finance. Paul MacMahon, a Mortgage Specialist with St George, says: `Banks don't discriminate between male and female. It comes down to security, your ability to pay and your credit history."

He said that men appear to have a clearer idea of the sort of finance they want. He advises: "Do plenty of homework, be prepared to take advice, and if you are still unsure, speak to someone you know and trust."

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