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Expert advice: Are you buying the right property?

CohenHandler’s CEO Ben Handler says that as a buyer’s agent, there are three key elements he always looks for in an investment property before recommending it to ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 16 Mar 2018

How to make the transition from being an investor to becoming a buyer’s agent

Cohen Handler’s Ben Handler and Simon Cohen were property investors before they decided to establish a buyer’s agency group to help other investors enjoy the real estate ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 15 Mar 2018

Investment tip: Rentvest to try before you buy

‘Rentvesting’, or purchasing investment properties while renting a personal home, is a strategy that has helped investors build a significant portfolio for ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 14 Mar 2018

Determining a property portfolio’s growth: Metrics to use

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant makes it a point to keep himself and his financial team updated about the different factors that contribute to the growth of his ...

FINANCE • Wed, 14 Mar 2018

Should owner-occupiers worry about low interest rates?

The fluctuation of interest rates across Australia are presenting different opportunities to investors and owner-occupiers alike, but how will it actually impact the ...

FINANCE • Tue, 13 Mar 2018

Finding the right block for property development

After years of purchasing existing properties, many investors look into property development as the next big step in their wealth-creation journey. How do you find the ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 13 Mar 2018

How suburbs transition from owner-occupier to investor markets

In the same way that the Mount Druitt property market in NSW transitioned from an owner-occupier to an investor market six years ago, Queensland’s Kippa-Ring is now ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 12 Mar 2018

The challenges of becoming a buyer’s agent

Cohen Handler’s Ben Handler has successfully transitioned from being a property investor to becoming a buyer’s agent—a journey that has taught him valuable lessons about ...

HOTSPOTS • Sat, 10 Mar 2018

For first-time buyers: Should you purchase a personal home or an investment property?

Simon Street and his wife wanted to jump-start their investment journey after they got married a few months ago—but should their first purchase be a principal place of ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 09 Mar 2018