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Renovators warned about being ripped off

With landlords increasingly using renovations to generate capital gains, Consumer Affairs Victoria has revealed several...
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Investors ask: fully furnished investments

Q. I’m thinking of furnishing my one-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s inner west and my three-bedroom house in the...
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The 30 Minute Reno: The smallest room in the house

Investors often overlook the impact a pet-friendly property can have on prospective tenants and there are some simple...
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Property investors warned about swimming pools when buying a home

During the summer months, properties with swimming pools prove very attractive for home buyers. However, investors need...
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Vacancies rise in Queensland

The vacancy rate climbed across Queensland in the last quarter, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland...
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The 30 Minute Reno: 7 renovations that don't add value

When you make improvements to your property you want to make sure they are worthwhile. You need to make sure that...
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Renovating just got easier in NSW

Council red tape is one of the biggest banes for renovators, so it’s welcome news that the NSW government is relaxing...
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Vacancy rates climb in mining towns

Two-thirds of mining towns have recorded a rise in vacancy rates year-on-year, according to new research.
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Unit owners and tenants warned about Australia Day festivities

Investors have been cautioned that bodies corporate will be cracking down on tenants breaking by-laws over the...
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Location, location, location: Is this really the golden rule of property?

Location is important to all property buyers, but what else do you need to consider when buying property?
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National property clock points to boom in Brisbane in 2014

While Brisbane has been an underperforming property market for several years, there is every indication that property...
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The 30 Minute Reno: How to reduce property renovation costs

Maitenance, repairs and renovations are part and parcel of having a property portfolio, but these activities need not...
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Waiting for the right time

While you might be tempted to deviate from your plan with some ‘plum purchases’, you need to keep focused and stay...
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Sydney vacancy rates climb

Sydney’s rental market softened in December as vacancy rates rose across the city, according to data from the Real...
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paul benion
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Negative gearing is vital for a balanced property market

Over recent weeks the debate about whether negative gearing should be abolished has re-surfaced and critics of the...
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4 quick tests to know if your property could be subdivisible

Many small investors are making money by subdividing residential investment properties that were only eligible for one...
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Investors ask: Long-lasting renovations

I am renting out a house to multiple tenants and would like to renovate to add value. How should I do this to ensure...
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The WORST property investing advice EVER

Normally I'm a fairly calm person, but one thing that really makes my blood boil is reading commentary about the...
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Less red tape for NSW renovations

Investors in New South Wales will find it easier to renovate their properties under new planning laws introduced by the...
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Agents pushing up prices

Unscrupulous real estate agents may be inflating property prices by misleading buyers, a leading property expert has...
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