Investor Strategy

bernadette janson
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Renovations that do more harm than good

Buying a home seems to ignite in many of us a primal urge to make our mark by changing it in some way.
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Rents decreasing for three-bedroom houses

There was mixed news for investors in the June quarter, with median prices increasing but rents for three-bedroom...
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The top 10 things buyers should look for in a property

Buying a home or investment property is likely to be the biggest investment most people will make in a lifetime and...
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The 30 Minute Reno: A tenant's eye view

This week we asked our awesome assistant, the Magnificent Miss M, who currently rents, what she thought were the best...
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sam saggers
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What makes a property 'rare'

Anyone involved with property investing for any length of time will have a good grasp of finding rare property - and...
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Is your buyers' agent working only for you?

One thing I find really frustrating as a buyers’ agent are the other buyers’ agents who act dishonestly and...
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Perth tenants breaking leases early

Frustrated with investors flocking to the WA capital, price-sensitive tenants are breaking leases early.
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Property tracking tool launched

An information portal has been launched by Raine & Horne which provides free, real-time property market...
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Divorce and property - four tips for investors

Many couples facing divorce are not getting fair property settlements due to being in the dark about their spouse’s...
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The 30 Minute Reno: Termite Attack

The likelihood of termites attacking your property varies greatly depending on where you live in Australia. Here are a...
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richard symes
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A property investor's guide to the election

Labor and the Coalition look remarkably similar when it comes to real estate policy, which leaves us trying to work out...
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How to purchase a NRAS property

Before purchasing a NRAS property, as with any property, it is important that you completely understand the product you...
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cate bakos
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How Gen Y thinks differently about property

Many people’s understanding of Generation Y’s characteristics include those of self-confidence, questionable work...
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Calls to make tenant evictions harder

The Western Australia government is being called on to remove its policy of evicting public housing tenants for minor...
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sam saggers
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Choosing the right investment: Land size

Land is a limited resource. This is why a property’s value grows with time – because of the land component, not...
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New national standard for rentals proposed

A national standard for Australia’s rental market will make rental properties safer, more efficient and more...
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The 30 Minute Reno: Asbestos must-knows

The word 'asbestos' strikes fear into many would-be renovators, and it certainly isn't something to mess around with....
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bernadette janson
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Finding a renovation property in a hot market

At the moment it would seem that property prices are really going off and viable renovation projects are a thing of the...
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Investors Ask: Distressed property

Q. I have been looking for a bargain property for some time, and have been told by many investor friends to look for...
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Mount Druitt renovation: part 2

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