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On portfolio management: The consequence of poor administration

In the process of growing his 18-property portfolio, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and his team deals with the repercussions of a minor mistake on the ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 27 Jul 2018

Renovation tip: Choosing the right bathroom tiles

Tiles are often overlooked by homeowners but aside from adding to the functionality of the space, they also have the ability to add a “wow factor” to the house through ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 26 Jul 2018

Renovation tip: The benefits of ‘colourful’ bathrooms

The bathroom is one of the most flexible areas for renovation where you can balance form and function. As such, it has also been an avenue for investors to get creative. ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 25 Jul 2018

Investment tip: Is refinancing the right strategy for you?

Amidst rising interest rates and tighter lending regulations, investors may opt to refinance their property to access additional funds and ultimately continue growing ...

FINANCE • Fri, 20 Jul 2018

Stories of success: The migrants that became Australia’s renowned Property Twins

Sana and Mona Ali moved to Australia from Pakistan at the age of 15. Years later, the once-struggling migrants successfully turned their $40,000 savings into a $5 ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 20 Jul 2018

Award-winning buyer’s agent reveals secrets to property investment success

Property investment has long been regarded as one of the most effective means to create wealth, especially in Australia where real estate markets continue to stand ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 18 Jul 2018

Stories of success: How Stephanie Brennan became ‘Australia’s youngest property tycoon’

Stephanie Brennan was only 22 years old when she bought her first property in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. In under four years, she successfully acquired eight more ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 18 Jul 2018

Property rezoning: A beginner's guide

While changes in zoning regulations have big implications on the management of properties, both financial and administrative, smart investors often capitalise on council ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 17 Jul 2018

Investment tip: Can you invest in property with bad credit?

Investors are best advised to maintain a good credit history — make regular repayments, pay bills and taxes and avoid any financial trouble — throughout their journey, ...

FINANCE • Tue, 17 Jul 2018