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Do you need a quantity surveyor in your financial team?

The quantity surveyor is often deemed to be one of the most important professional advisers in the construction industry, and property investors can benefit from their ...

TAX & LEGAL • Mon, 16 Apr 2018

Should you save up for your first property deposit?

Investors are often torn between entering the market sooner and taking the time to save up for a deposit. Which of the two will actually help you realise your investment ...

FINANCE • Mon, 16 Apr 2018

Investing in ‘renovator’s delight’ properties: strategies and risk management

This investor has moved on from purchasing residential properties to developing real estate assets by knocking established houses down and rebuilding better dwellings

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 15 Apr 2018

Pros and cons of splitting your home loan

There are two main home loan options for investors—fixed rate home loans or variable rate home loans—but if you are looking to gain more flexibility, you may consider ...

FINANCE • Sat, 14 Apr 2018

Two tips for long-term property investment success

After witnessing firsthand the challenges of property investment, investor Andrew Scott still wants to grow his three-property portfolio with his wife—but how does he ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 12 Apr 2018

How will this $195bn Australian Defence Force project affect investors?

Rheinmetall Australia has decided to partner with Queensland for the LAND 400 Phase 2, a billion-dollar project that will develop more than 200 new vehicles and ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 11 Apr 2018

Renovation tip: The most important part of painting a house

As part of a $20,000 renovation project, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant decided to do a full internal painting for his three-bedroom property in Kingston

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 11 Apr 2018

Real estate agent clichés you should be wary of

While real estate agents seem wise and charming about a property, there are times when they use common clichés and marketing tactics to achieve a property purchase.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 11 Apr 2018

A guide to preventive maintenance

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and his team are currently working on a $20,000-renovation—what are the steps they should take to ensure the safety and ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 11 Apr 2018