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Older renters among most impacted by housing ‘crisis’

A new report has highlighted that older Australian tenants are among those faring the worst when it comes to housing...
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Rental property maintenance: Landlord’s or tenant’s responsibility?

Wear and tear has long been a point of conflict between landlords and tenants – often considered a “grey area”...
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Hobart rental market now earmarked as ‘unaffordable’

Hobart has become Australia’s most expensive city to rent in, according to new data, which revealed that the average...
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FOMO to see biggest auction week of the year

Aspiring buyers suffering from the fear of missing out is set to create the biggest week of auctions held so far this...
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A beginner’s guide to property development

As one of the most effective wealth-creation strategies, property development helps investors maximise their cash flow...
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Dealing with bad tenants: What a landlord did when he had a ‘junkie’ for a tenant

Renting out a property naturally has its share of risks, but what can you do if you find out that you have been...
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The 10-point checklist to protect yourself against a cladding nightmare

The Property Club has banned buying into housing developments constructed from lightweight materials for the past 26...
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Expert advice: What it takes to be a property developer

Investors who have succeeded in the buy-and-hold strategy often look into property development as the next step in...
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Lessons from my biggest property investment mistake

You can’t turn a corner on social media without coming across a “success story”. Everyone is happy to lay bare...
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South-east the exception to housing affordability bump

Housing in most areas across Australia has become more affordable relative to income over the past 10 years, with the...
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Melbourne land sales jump 48%

Melbourne’s land market has become a hot commodity, with sales jumping 48 per cent in the last quarter, according to...
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Why decreasing rent could be a good strategy

As counterintuitive as it sounds, decreasing rent could turn out to be a beneficial move for rental property investors....
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Tim Lawless talks 10-year housing trends

CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless has offered his insight into housing affordability over the past 10 years,...
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Investment tip: Building a property development team

Success in property development, as in all wealth-creation strategies, requires passion and dedication, thorough...
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Real estate’s most useless statistic

One of the most useless statistics in real estate for those looking to jump on the property ladder for the first time...
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Property investment 101: Loan options for first home buyers

Having a well-structured mortgage loan that suits the investor’s specific needs, capabilities, limitations and...
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Property investment 101: Common types of investors and properties

Before diving into your first property purchase, get to know the basics of property investment, starting with the most...
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Melbourne and Sydney poised to lead price growth

New research has suggested that Sydney and Melbourne will return to double-digit property price growth next year. While...
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The devil’s in the detail for property data

The importance of relying on facts and figures to make property-related decisions cannot be underestimated, but you...
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Investor stories: How to find a good property manager

Several property investors consider a good team of professionals as one of the most important keys to success in wealth...
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No need to rush: Property ladder not a priority

The delay in the uptake of property ownership by young Australians is less about affordability issues and more about...
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How much do you need to become a property investor?

Before diving headfirst into the market and looking for the perfect property, aspiring property investors are strongly...
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Auctions continue to soar across combined capitals

The combined capital cities saw 2,571 homes go under the hammer, marking it as the second-busiest auction week all...
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Registration cancelled for dodgy builder

Property investors have been given a timely reminder to check the credentials of their builders following reports of...
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From freefall to housing boom

A turbulent 12 months has seen house prices fall by double digits followed by a “mini boom”, leaving investors...
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