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Renovation v Remodel: Which one does your property need?

Renovating and remodeling are often used interchangeably when investors want to make improvements in their home, but the terms’ meanings are a world apart for contractors ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 16 Jul 2018

Low rental yields: Are they automatically bad news?

Many investors prioritise cash flow in order to grow their portfolio, but does a low rental yield actually equate to a bad property?

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 16 Jul 2018

Fixing your home loan rate: From negotiations to buffers

As interest rates continue to rise, some investors are opting to fix their home loan rates for a set period to minimise costs and ultimately continue growing their ...

FINANCE • Fri, 13 Jul 2018

The most expensive Australian properties and who bought them

Turns out, the eastern suburb of Sydney holds some of the most expensive estates across Australia—ranging from $39 million to over $70 million. Ever wonder who could ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 13 Jul 2018

How the banking royal commission influences interest rates

Investors are currently finding it harder to secure financing for their portfolios following the implementation of tighter lending regulations as a result of the royal ...

FINANCE • Thu, 12 Jul 2018

Renovation 101: The do’s and don’ts of bathroom renovations

Investors can opt to do a bathroom renovation in order to achieve instant equity and add value to their property. Here are the common do’s and don’ts of renovating the ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 11 Jul 2018

Should you fix your home loan interest rate?

Due to the challenges brought by the tightening lending conditions, investors aim to minimise their costs so they can continue growing their portfolio. Should you ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 10 Jul 2018

Why this investor avoids selling properties

Most property markets in Australia’s capital cities are experiencing a downward trend but investor Mark Shearwood still refuses to sell his properties in Victoria, ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 09 Jul 2018

How to save money on bathroom renovations

Bathroom renovations are one of the most common strategies implemented by investors who want to achieve instant equity and ultimately add value to their property

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sat, 07 Jul 2018