Jarrad Mahon

How first time investors can hit the ground running

Your first investment property purchase can make or break your porfolio, so it's crucial that you get your first few moves right.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 11 Jun 2014

Don't let these common obstacles stop you from being a successful property investor

Along the way, a number of property investors lose their drive and give up on their portfolio - but mistakes shouldn't spell the end of your property purchasing.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 02 Jun 2014

3 traps for small property developers to avoid

There is still plenty of money to be made in property development, but in order to profit from these projects, investors need to steer clear of these common mistakes.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 15 May 2014

How to decide when it's time for a rent increase

Raising the rent is a delicate balancing act for landlords — you need to keep your property rented and avoid vacancies, but you also have to maximise your income.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 05 May 2014

How to spot a bargain buy

Not all cheap properties are bargain buys, so you need to know what to look for and how to identify if the property is primed for growth.

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 13 Apr 2014

The cost of not asking questions

When you're purchasing an investment property, the more you know, the better - so it's important to know what questions to ask, and what comments you should keep to ...

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 23 Mar 2014

To furnish or not to furnish for selling: That is the question

Furnishing a home when it's up for sale can help prospective buyers imagine themselves in the property, but it does come at a price. Should investors bother with this ...

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 19 Jan 2014

4 quick tests to know if your property could be subdivisible

Many small investors are making money by subdividing residential investment properties that were only eligible for one dwelling under the old R-codes. There continues to ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sun, 12 Jan 2014

Tips for selling your Perth investment property in Spring and Summer

Our clients who hold investment properties in Perth often ask us when is the best time to sell an investment property. The short version: properties can be sold at any ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 02 Dec 2013