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Property ownership still the ‘Australian dream’

A report from one of the big four banks has found that despite fears over affordability, home ownership is still...
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The SPI Show Q&A: Listener questions answered honestly

You asked, we responded — in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant has recruited...
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Office stock being repurposed due to booming student demand

A substantial amount of office stock in Melbourne’s inner city is being withdrawn to make way for student...
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End of current housing reacceleration trend evident

The reacceleration of housing market conditions, which was evident throughout most of the second half of 2016, may be...
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The right time to conduct a building and pest inspection

Undergoing a building and pest inspection at the wrong time can result in major headaches for you, should it be done...
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New platform will increase settlement transparency

A new online directory is aiming to increase accountability and transparency for both buyers and sellers during the...
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Are one-bedroom apartments a dying breed?

If you’re an off-the-plan investor you may have noticed a downslide in the number of one-bedroom apartments available...
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6 properties in 2 years: how this investor is achieving his goals

At only 28, this young investor has already achieved an impressive property portfolio in two short years. He reveals to...
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Property spruiker re-sentenced

The former director of two property companies has been re-sentenced to three years and six months imprisonment after...
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Record-smashing auction proves Sydney still in demand

A top network has set a massive new auction record in Sydney’s Millers Point, with a tranche of properties going...
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Four tips to identify the drivers of capital growth

Investors are concerned with a variety of wealth growing factors, but capital growth is undeniably an important factor...
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New tech makes buying property as easy as booking a hotel

Does the idea of buying property entirely online with no need for human interaction seem far-fetched? One company is...
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5 top tips to make the most of your backyard

As land space is increasingly shrinking and home owners are sacrificing space for location, gain value by turning your...
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How to benefit from direct communication with a seller

If you’re relying on your agent to do all the talking with the buyer you might be missing out according to Century 21...
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Affordability unlikely to improve due to councils ‘not taking up the challenge’

According to new research, developers are outstripping councils when it comes to catering for Sydney’s growing demand...
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Most investors still favour capital cities despite affordability issues

Despite a flurry of apartment construction in many major capital cities leading to a possible oversupply, many...
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Changes to foreign investment policy good news for property investors

An industry body has said the changes to the policy are “most welcome news” and will benefit other investors in...
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Will property prices fall? When? And by how much? What investors need to know

In this special episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, economist, commentator and investor Christopher Joye...
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Apartment building to drop by 40% by 2018/19

Multi-unit commencements could plummet by more than 40 per cent in the next few years as home building returns to...
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Which capital city presents the best buying opportunities?

With 2016 coming to a close, it’s worth looking at which cities have been performing – and where investors should...
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7 deadly sins made by investors

With interest rates now at record lows, more people are deciding to buy an investment property to help fund their...
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How can you minimise the costs of holding an investment property?

Keeping and maintaining an investment property entails different expenses that usually varies depending on many...
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Real costs to consider when holding an investment property

While many property investors tend to take a breather after paying the deposit and budgeting the mortgage repayments...
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How to be a good landlord

The fact of the matter is you can't have a successful property portfolio without tenants, but too many investors forget...
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Top 10 Sydney suburbs for 2017

Starr Partners’ Douglas Driscoll shares some of the best suburbs for property investment in Sydney this 2017.
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