Investor Strategy

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Success in the US property market - what are the important details?

In a nutshell and from an investor’s point of view it would be simply to get the fundamental reasons of why they are...
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The tenants from hell and how we self-managed it

We needed to upgrade our home as the kids got older and bought elsewhere.  We decided to keep our home (now an...
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The 30 Minute Reno: Splashbacks Part 2

If you have decided to replace your old tiles with new ones, you have a decision to make. Tile over the existing tiles,...
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Adding a granny flat to your property

While adding a Granny Flat can be a quick and simple strategy to help boost rental yield, not all properties can have a...
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Reno tips: Spend smart and make the most of your profits

There are a number of areas that investors should avoid if they want to see the greatest return on an investment.
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The myths behind valuations

Myths, stories and fables behind the valuation inspection. Let’s call it for what it is.
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Guarantor changes to help first home buyers

First home buyers in Sydney who have trouble saving funds for a deposit will see relief, following recent changes by...
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How to find a property you can subdivide

The first step to sourcing the correct plot for subdivision is specializing in a specific group of suburbs, a part of...
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Cheaper to buy than rent in some capitals

Adelaide and Brisbane are the only capital cities where it is cheaper to buy than rent, but that difference is reducing...
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The 30 Minute Reno : How to put the ‘splash’ back on your splashback

Two great ideas for reviving your kitchen splashback without doing too much hard work.
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Borrowing to renovate? Negotiate with lender

Investors looking to borrow from their lender to renovate may find themselves in a good negotiating position, according...
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How to navigate the property clock

People that are to venture into investing in property should understand how the property clock works. The purpose of...
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Bargain priced property, here's how

All investors want to pick up a good property for a bargain price. For those who manage it, this is usually less a...
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The 30 Minute Reno: Survive your renovation project

Renovating a sorry old sight into a decorated dream or a ripper rental – how exciting! The spine tingles, the...
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Falling first home buyers, a 'small glitch'

The New South Wales government’s $15,000 first home owner grants for newly constructed dwellings has failed to...
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Sydney property is no longer affordable

Read about some of the ingredients associated with property development costs, and you can judge for yourself.
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Judging a property 'at a glance'

When viewing the property itself, investors need to ensure they are not looking emotionally when undertaking their...
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The 30 Minute Reno: Paper 'n' Paint

Have you ever wondered what to do about that rather loud wallpaper in your investment property?  Although wallpaper is...
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How to hotspot without leaving your house

Even before stepping into a suburb there are some tried and tested methods to start recognising the desirable and...
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Queensland's Property Market and 2012

With 2012 over, some property investors are still scratching their heads as to what just happened.
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