Sasha Karen

The top 20 suburbs primed for apartment demand revealed

With apartment supply reaching high levels, knowing which areas have the highest density could increase your chances of renting an apartment out faster. Do you own an ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 04 Oct 2018

Understanding lingo that trips up the smartest property investors

Understanding the lingo that banks and real estate agents use is key to knowing about the property and mortgage you’re looking to take on. Here we explain some of the ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 03 Oct 2018

Where are Sydney’s renovation hotspots for October?

Here’s an overview into the Sydney market for the most popular renovation hotspots, to give you an idea of where the most updated properties are hiding.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 03 Oct 2018

How have these popular hotspots performed?

Many areas have been called hotspots, but how many of them have actually stood the test of time? We take a look at some of these favourites and see if they lived up to ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 02 Oct 2018

Rental reforms announced in investment hot spot

Following in the steps of Victoria and NSW, the Queensland government has announced a consultation period on reforming rental laws which could change how minor ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 02 Oct 2018

Trick catching out property investors set for government swoop

A new campaign in South Australia has pushed for the real estate industry to report instances of underquoting property in order to protect property sellers.

TAX & LEGAL • Mon, 01 Oct 2018

Investing as a couple? Here's what you need to watch out for

Investing as a couple means being personally and financially aligned for the long haul. According to one mortgage broker, working out your "money personalities" can go a ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 01 Oct 2018

Bank reveals top reasons property investors avoid loan applications

The results of a survey from a bank have found that almost 50 per cent of investors avoid applying for home loans because they are too difficult – some would prefer to ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 28 Sep 2018

Fears simmer about more cuts to investor lending from banks

As approvals for interest-only and investor loans take a big tumble, property investors are fearing the worst about their prospects for new loans and refinancing – but ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 27 Sep 2018