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Earn $80k p.a. or less? This one’s for you…

Just because you don’t earn a six-figure salary, it doesn’t mean you can’t break into the investment property...
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Retirement property firm faces lawsuit as sector comes under scrutiny

A leading class action law firm has announced it will be mounting a class action suit against residential property...
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Short-term letting: not for the faint of heart

A niche agency has highlighted how various short-term letting services such as Airbnb and MadeComfy can allow for...
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On finding good property managers: ‘Follow the person, not the brand’

MJ Anthony has always believed in the value that is added by good and reliable property managers throughout his 13-year...
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Investment tip: Are dual-income investments for you?

Seeking opportunities to build an additional dwelling on a property to enjoy the benefit of having two incomes is a...
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Why a Labor win would put negative gearing on the chopping block

A Labor win could mean an end to negative gearing. What will it mean when the property value estimate excludes the...
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Is it safe to have all your property investments in one town?

For many property investors, it takes time and a lot of research to find the best areas to invest in, so they tend to...
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WA budget slugs foreign buyers, helps state economy

The Western Australian government hopes to raise $48 million in additional revenue through a 4 per cent surcharge on...
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Expert’s tip for negotiating: the fast offer settlement

Buying a property is always a matter of being timely, but one buyer’s agent shares a tip that can help buyers get an...
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Do you have the right insurance?

Like most landlords, you would probably agree that protecting your investment property with insurance is an absolute...
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3 things to look for when investing in regional towns

MJ Anthony has successfully built a 12-property portfolio in a span of 13 years, and one the strategies he used to...
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How good property management helps this investor achieve his big goals

While many property investors credit using sophisticated strategies for their prosperity, MJ Anthony believes that good...
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Find out the mindset of this property investor who aims to build a ‘100-property portfolio’

Property investor MJ Anthony has worked hard to build an impressive 12-property portfolio, but he plans to grow it to...
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100 properties and $500,000 income: Why this property investor sticks to his ‘big goals’

It took MJ Anthony 13 years to build an impressive 12-property portfolio worth $2.7 million, and he plans to dedicate...
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Government takes ‘sledgehammer approach’ to new property legislation

A tax depreciation expert explains that the new legislation intending to address housing affordability would be a...
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Home values continue to climb, albeit very slowly

Home values continued with their marginal climb in all but one capital city last week, with Perth again the only one...
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Why you must understand rental vacancy rates

Amongst the plethora of property data available these days are vacancy rates, which show the percentage of rental...
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Why this property investor believes in ‘continuous education’

MJ Anthony has built an impressive 12-property portfolio, and like many people who have found success in the business...
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Strata owners, you’re on your own: Fire Safety Forum

Last week’s Strata Fire Safety Forum has found that the long delay by the Senate in reporting on non-confirming...
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APRA limits ‘extraordinarily successful’

Residential building is “on the threshold of a sharp decline”, courtesy of an “extraordinarily successful...
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New Perth marina to turn Ocean Reef into next hotspot

The construction of a new $120-million marina has one property expert claiming Ocean Reef will turn into the next...
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Are off-the-plan properties worth investing in?

Many property investors think twice about investing in off-the-plan properties because while it could be absolutely...
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Budget measures for housing affordability introduced to Parliament

The Turnbull government has brought forward a range of measures to address housing affordability, such as the First...
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CoreLogic shows the best capital cities for returns

The latest data from CoreLogic shows returns from housing are beginning to slow down, as well as the best and worst...
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The markets with the most and limited potential across the country

Where should investors be looking for a chance to develop their portfolio, and where should they be avoiding? Pure...
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