Investor Strategy

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Investor Strategy • 16 Mar 2018

Expert advice: Are you buying the right property?

CohenHandler’s CEO Ben Handler says that as a buyer’s agent, there are three key elements he always looks for in an investment property before recommending it to...

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Investor Strategy • 14 Mar 2018

Victim of dodgy builder reveals extent of repair fraud

Following news of a builder who ripped off two clients and was fined over $15,000, a third alleged victim has come forward, stating she lost nearly $10,000 due to...

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Investor Strategy • 14 Mar 2018

Investment tip: Rentvest to try before you buy

‘Rentvesting’, or purchasing investment properties while renting a personal home, is a strategy that has helped investors build a significant portfolio for...

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Investor Strategy • 14 Mar 2018

The worst and best ways to make an offer to an agent

Selling agents are some of the few standing in your way to purchasing a new property. What do they absolutely love, and what will place you in their bad books?

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Investor Strategy • 13 Mar 2018

Something isn’t adding up with vacancy rates!

Promoted by Propertyology The flood of additional stock added to rental pools from Sydney and Melbourne’s four consecutive years of record high volumes of property...

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Investor Strategy • 12 Mar 2018

Purplebricks penalised for misleading consumers

DIY agency Purplebricks has landed in hot water for allegedly misleading consumers about not disclosing the terms of their fees and have been hit with a $20,000 fine...

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Investor Strategy • 12 Mar 2018

Unlicensed builder fined $15k highlights the need for hiring qualified tradespeople

A recent case where an unlicensed builder was fined over $15,000 due to delivering work of a poor quality stresses the point that investors should be hiring fully...

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Investor Strategy • 09 Mar 2018

For first-time buyers: Should you purchase a personal home or an investment property?

Simon Street and his wife wanted to jump-start their investment journey after they got married a few months ago—but should their first purchase be a principal place of...

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Investor Strategy • 08 Mar 2018

4 things to do before starting your renovation

Property renovation is a strategy often used by investors to boost the value of an asset and ultimately improve their portfolio’s cash flow. But what do you need to do...

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Investor Strategy • 08 Mar 2018

From engineer to buyer’s agent

Scott O’Neill, founder and director of Rethink Investing, rejoins Phil Tarrant to discuss what has been happening since his appearance on the podcast six months ago,...

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