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What is Due Diligence ?
什么是尽职调查
by Jacque Parker
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Synopsis
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Due diligence plays an essential role in the selection of the right investment property. This article examines the definition and reasoning behind due diligence with attention to the Why, Where, What and When of property investing, with more detail on the specific How? tasks that an investor should both undertake and be aware of, in their quest for residential property.
尽职调查在选择正确的投资物业中起了本质作用,本文揭示了尽职调查的定义和原因:为什么,哪里,做什么,什么时候,以及详细的如何去做房产调查。本文面向投资者在购买住宅房时该做什么和该注意什么。
什么是尽职调查?
A frequently used term, in relation to the purchase of real estate, is Due Diligence. It can be defined as the process of investigating, through appropriate research, the likely implications and risks of purchasing a property for investment. By conducting such research and analysing the information found, we are better able to make an informed decision and thus mitigate risk. Each investor’s circumstances and motives vary, one investor’s process of due diligence may be quite different from another’s.
购买房产的一个常用术语,叫作尽职调查。它定义为调查的过程,通过适当的研究,了解投资一个房产的隐藏危险。通过研究和分析发现的信息,我们能做更好的决定和减少危险,每个投资者的处境和动机都不一样,一个人的尽职调查可能和另一个人的截然不同。
For the purposes of this article we are assuming that the investor is searching for a long term (seven years plus) residential property investment with the expectation of solid capital appreciation, as well as passive income in the future. This income could occur as a result of increased rents over time (which eventually exceed outgoing expenses) or through accessing the increased equity to convert into an income stream.
此文我们假设投资者寻找一个长期(7年以上)的能获得稳定净资产升值的住宅投资,并期望将来能获得被动收入。收入应该是整个时期中增长的房租(最后超越开销)或者通过资产升值变成一项净收入。
Knowing your strategy before you begin your search is essential, in that you have a plan and know the why, where, what, when and how. This may sound simplistic but is absolutely crucial in the wealth creation process. Financially overextending because the possibility of higher interest rates wasn’t taken into account, or being unable to afford expensive maintenance costs on an aging house are not healthy situations to be in. In some extreme situations, the investor may be left with little option but to sell for a possible loss.
在你寻找房产前,搞清你的策略,也就是一个为什么投资,在哪里投资,如何投资,什么时候投资和如何去投资的规划。这听起来简单但在财富增值过程中是至关重要的。由于没有考虑利率上升造成的预算超支或者不能支付老房子常规维护费都不是一个好处境。在一些极端处境中,投资者可能别无选择只能亏本卖出物业。
Why Invest?
为什么投资?
Being in control of your investments is a critical element, and this can only occur if you have planned and prepared yourself accordingly. It is always recommended that you obtain independent financial advice as part of your wealth creation plan, but especially if you are unsure how to start. Becoming self-educated is just as important, if you are to understand the rationale behind what it is you’re trying to achieve, and if you are to implement a workable plan to get there.
保证你的投资在受你的控制内至关重要,而这只有在合理规划准备了才能实现。在你财富创造计划中寻找独立金融建议总是个好主意,尤其当你不明白如何开始时。如果你想理性的制定自己要达到的目标并设计一个可行的计划去实现它,那么自我学习也是很重要的。
Once you have ascertained how property investment fits into your plan, it’s necessary to get personal finances in order. Knowing how much you can, or want, to borrow obviously determines where and what you end up buying. Being familiar with what you can afford is the next vital step, as unrealistic expectations of costs can prove fatal to an otherwise sound investment plan.
一旦确定如何投资房产适合你,你必须让你的个人财务有条理。你的购买力取决于你想或者能借多少钱。清楚你的支付能力是至关重要的一步,不切实际的花费能把一个可靠投资计划摧毁。
Why invest in property?
为什么投资房产?
Taking into account the likely out-of-pocket expenses, it must be the capacity for capital growth that determines whether a property presents a sound investment. This capital growth is usually the reason most investors are prepared to negatively gear into real estate – for the long term benefits. Whilst there are those who will actively seek out high yielding property that provides an immediate income through positive cash flow, it seems that the majority of property investors in Australia are willing to take cash losses now for the equity that the property will hopefully be providing over the long term.
考虑到实付开支,物业的资产增值潜力取决于决定了它是否一个可靠的投资。资产增值是大多数投资者在房地产中使用负杠杆的原因-取得长远收益。在澳大利亚主要投资者期望通过当前现金损失以获得长远的净资产增值时,也有人寻找高收益的物业以期通过正现金流获得直接的收入。
Historically speaking, residential property in Australia has provided consistent overall returns as an asset class, and remains a popular investment vehicle for many of us.
历史地讲,澳大利亚的住宅作为一种资产,提供了全面持久的回报,并始终是适合很多人的投资方式。
Where?
在哪里投资?
This is a point at which many first time property investors suddenly find themselves drowning in a sea of information. Every relative, work colleague and neighbour immediately becomes a property “expert” and is providing advice on where and what to buy. Looking up a few Real Estate websites and discovering new sources of information produces so much data, the investor can become easily overwhelmed.
这是许多首次物业投资者茫然的问题。每个亲戚,同事和邻居都成了“专家”给你该在哪里买和买什么的建议。再看几个房产网站和发现一堆数据信息,投资者会变得头昏脑涨。
So, how do you determine where to invest?
所以,你如何决定在哪里投资呢?
This can be tricky, as some investors will not feel comfortable moving within 5km of their own area, whilst others are prepared to investigate interstate and even internationally. In the end, it comes down to personal choice, as there’s no point investing in an area if you wind up not being able to sleep at night worrying about it all. Making a decision about which state/country/district/city ultimately rests with the investor and the level of affordability of the area. Talking with fellow investors who’ve bought into the area you’re researching can also reap enormous benefits, as their experiences may disclose something you may otherwise miss.
这很难说,一些人不喜欢去离家5km远的地方,而一些人愿意跨州,甚至跨国去调查。最后,这取决于个人选择,不可能会有对一个地区的投资让你担心到夜不能眠。决定在哪个州/国家/地区/城市投资取决于投资者的支付能力。和已经在你想关注的地区买房的投资者交流,能给你带来巨大的好处,他们的经验能补充你可能忽略的地方。
Purchasing a Residential Property Return Report through a company such as Residex is often worthwhile, as it charts past capital growth figures and median sales prices, as well as rental and total returns for individual postcodes. The aim is to identify those suburbs/towns which have had consistently solid total returns over the last ten years, in a median price range you can afford. A rule of thumb is to select growth rates which cause the property to double in approximately 8-10 years.
从像Residex 之类的公司购买一份住宅投资回报报告是值得的,因为里面有过于资本增长的数字和平均销售价格,以及按邮政编码分列的租金和总体回报。这样你可以看到哪些区在过去十年内有持久稳定的总体回报,以及你可以承担的中间价格。一条经验是选择在大约8到10年内增值一倍的房产。
The median price is determined by taking all the sales prices over a period, and sorting them from smallest to largest, to identify the middle price. Most investors use the median price as a guide to what they should pay, though this can vary, depending on strategy. As another general rule of thumb, however, the median price presents a more affordable entry price to buyers, sellers and tenants, with more consistent returns. Of course, if you manage to find a great deal on an above-, or below-median property, then it’s worth pursing it!
中间价格取决于是把一段时间所有的销售价格从最低到最高排列,以判断中间的价格。大多数投资者使用中间价格来指导他们买什么,当然不同的策略也会影响买什么。作为另一条经验,中间价格给买家,卖家和租户表现出一个有稳定回报的合理入门级价格。当然,如果你找到一个高于或低于平均价的好交易,那当然是值得去追求的。
We are relying here, however, on a predictive model based on historical rates to give us a picture of what the future might hold. Whilst this can work well, it does differ from others’ techniques such as Steve Navra’s Rental Reality strategy. There are also other aspects to consider, such as rental demand, current economic and social conditions, market trends and economic factors that may affect the future value of a property. A touch of crystal ball gazing is required, as predicting the future holds no certainties!
我们这里基于历史数据以对将来如何进行预测。虽然这很好,但它和其他技术不一样,例如Steve Navrad地产公司的策略。此外,还有其他方面需要考虑,如租赁需求,当前经济和社会状况,市场发展趋势和经济因素可能会影响未来房产的价值。因为未来有不确定性,需要集中精力去关注。
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