Sasha Karen

2 problems that can ruin a new property purchase

There are two signs property investors should watch out for with every new purchase, to make sure they don't end up with a lemon. 

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 24 Oct 2018

How property investors can claim $9k in deductions

Claiming tax back can be a tricky minefield to navigate, but one depreciation specialist believes new property investments can hold almost $9,000 in easily claimable tax ...

TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 23 Oct 2018

Positive signs for Spring NSW market in new data

The warmer weather has driven Sydney vacancy rates down, new data from the Real Estate Institute of NSW reveals.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 23 Oct 2018

Buyer’s agent shares how his own investment journey began

After getting his tips as a buyer's agent, Smart Property Investment had a chat to Ben Handler about his personal property portfolio and his method to securing investment ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 23 Oct 2018

3 top lessons from a property educator and investor

With 16 years of teaching and dealing with her own portfolio under her belt, this Generation Y property educator shares three key learnings that have helped shape her ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 22 Oct 2018

Data tips stable hot spots amid downturn

The dynamics of supply and demand are not ideal for investors in many areas across Australia, but buyers’ agents are finding some gems in this softening market.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 22 Oct 2018

Calls to drop negative gearing met with alternative tax proposal

By removing negative gearing, an industry advocate claims Australians would be losing a part of their investing DNA, and is lobbying instead for a broader tax solution

TAX & LEGAL • Fri, 19 Oct 2018

7-year high stock levels point to a buyer’s market

With stock levels hitting their highest point since 2012, one property researcher claims buyers “are back in the driver’s seat”.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 19 Oct 2018

The 3 habits Millennial investors need to change

Millennials are facing a unique property investment horizon compared to their predecessors. We speak to a Generation Y property educator to find out what these challenges ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 19 Oct 2018