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Renovation tip: Follow the ‘worst house, best street’ strategy

Buying a “cosmetically-challenged” property isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as many seasoned property investors would know. In most cases, a well-timed and well-executed ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 05 Jun 2018

Pros and cons of investing in a duplex

Duplexes are among the most common dual-income investments that help investors improve their equity over a short period and ultimately fast-track their way to financial ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 05 Jun 2018

Property market update: Brisbane, May 2018

Brisbane continues to offer a variety of wealth-creation opportunities to property investors as it boasts affordable rental markets, modern infrastructure and abundant ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 04 Jun 2018

Randwick suburbs primed for growth, says agent

Sales executive Kiki Bermudez shares the opportunities available for property vendors around the City of Randwick—from Clovelly and Kingsford to Kensington and Maroubra ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 04 Jun 2018

Property market update: Melbourne, May 2018

While Melbourne continues to experience mild declines in dwellings values, negative growth rate and other symptoms of weakening housing conditions, it remains a desirable ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 04 Jun 2018

Property market update: Sydney, May 2018

Considering the declining dwelling values and high rental rates, some experts believe that Sydney is at a risk of losing its ‘brand promise’. Can investors still find ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 01 Jun 2018

Off-the-plan resales: Is it a good strategy?

Off-the-plan properties offer various wealth-creation opportunities but certain circumstances push investors to resell. Is this strategy worth the risk?

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 01 Jun 2018

Property financing: Buying through SMSFs vs buying in your own name

As she built her seven-property portfolio over the course of three years, investor Rita has successfully jumped the hurdles of securing finance to fund her assets

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 01 Jun 2018

The hardest part of managing a multi-property portfolio

Investor Rita has successfully created a seven-property portfolio with assets spread across Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. How does she handle the management ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 31 May 2018