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4 tips to make the most out of property auctions

For many property investors, auctions are one of the best avenues to score a property bargain, but coming in unprepared can lead to a delay in one’s property investment ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 14 May 2015

What makes a good house-and-land package?

House-and-land packages are often used by investors to build equity quickly and generally take advantage of favourable market conditions. How do you know if you've found ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 14 May 2015

Common hidden plumbing problems and how to avoid them

Property investors tend to grab the first opportunity to nab a property bargain, failing to realize that there might be hidden problems which might cost them thousands of ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 31 Mar 2015

Questions you should ask real estate agents at auctions

Real estate agents are often among the professionals that investors can rely on during auctions, which could be a little chaotic for most, but smart buyers know that ...

HOTSPOTS • Sat, 14 Mar 2015

How landlords can minimise dispute over external maintenance

Maintenance of gardens, lawns, and pools continue to be a common cause of dispute between landlords and tenants. How can these issues be avoided?

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sun, 15 Feb 2015

Common misconceptions about property investment

There is no shortage of information about property investment, especially following the rise of the internet, but not all advice is worth taking, according to ...

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 11 Jan 2015

A basic guide to building retaining walls

Retaining walls, which serve to hold back any material and prevent it from sliding or eroding away, are often seen as the simplest but most effective answer to several ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 08 Dec 2014

A four-step guide to subdividing your investment property

Subdividing properties—dividing one property into two or more for added value—has been one of the strategies used by property investors to extract “instant equity” from ...

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 26 Oct 2014

Investment tip: What type of subdividing should you do to double your money?

While many investors are well aware that property investment is a wealth-creation business that will take time to generate considerably high income, there are a few ...

HOTSPOTS • Sat, 25 Oct 2014