Hannah Blackiston

Would you offer tenants an extended residential lease?

A leading real estate network is considering extending residential leases to provide landlords and tenants with more long-term security.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 09 Mar 2017

Negative gearing debates driving rental prices

According to the latest figures released by REA Group, rents are continuing to rise as demands for housing are not met.

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 09 Mar 2017

Victoria makes bold moves to aid housing affordability

The Victorian government has decided to abolish stamp duty for first home buyers and this move, alongside an increase in the first home buyers grant, has been lauded by ...

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 05 Mar 2017

Peak Airbnb times to double your rent

Renting your property on Airbnb during specific times of the year will allow you to almost double your rental income, a survey has revealed. 

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sun, 05 Mar 2017

Fintech allows investors to diversify their SMSF investment

Multi award-winning fintech BRICKX has turned its hand to SMSF property investment, allowing investors more option and diversity.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 01 Mar 2017

‘Foreign investment needs to be done’: real estate CEO

It’s time that foreign investment, and its impact on housing affordability, was taken more seriously, according to one real estate CEO.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 01 Mar 2017

Amalgamation equals profit for neighbours

Seven neighbours in the Sydney suburb of Manly Vale have taken advantage of growth in the area to band together and sell their properties to developers.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sun, 26 Feb 2017

Industry experts on the future of property – part 2

Several industry experts have voiced their opinions on what they are expecting from the property industry in 2017, and the lessons learned from 2016. 

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 26 Feb 2017

How to avoid dodgy tradies

Consumer Protection has released a guide to help renovators avoid dodgy workers, after a handyman was fined for pocketing money from consumers and failing to carry out ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sun, 26 Feb 2017